Haiti - News : Zapping...

Haiti - Social : The Mexican Catholic Church is concerned about the number of migrants coming from Haiti...

Haiti - CARICOM : Renewed attention to Haiti

Haiti - Security : General mobilization of State security forces against gangs

Haiti - News : Zapping...


more news


iciHaiti - Heritage : Places of memory in the South Department

iciHaiti - Literature : The DNL pays tribute to novelist Yanick Lahens

iciHaiti - Politic : The PM engages in dialogue with leaders of grassroots organizations

iciHaiti - Environment : The Champ de Mars is gradually regaining its former glory

iciHaiti - Spain : Dinner organized by the Haitian student community in Madrid


more news


iciHaiti - Heritage : Places of memory in the South Department
29/12/2025 09:19:47

iciHaiti - Heritage : Places of memory in the South Department
Erol Josué, Director General of the National Bureau of Ethnology (BNE), accompanied by his team, explored a number of sites and places of remembrance in the Southern Department of Haiti, including the Four Roads Crossroads, the "Bò Tanbou" Crossroads (Les Cayes), and the Marie-Jeanne Cave (Port-à-Piment).

The Four Roads Crossroads :
Located at the entrance to the city of Les Cayes, this crossroads offers four possible directions. A sculpture of Jesus on the cross stands there. It was at this location that all the Catholic churches of Les Cayes gathered, under the direction of the diocese, to hold a procession with the cross.

We also observed a different activity there called "Okay sou cheval" (Les Cayes on horseback). This annual festival, organized by the diaspora, is of particular importance as it celebrates the horse. This animal symbolizes the mount of the nation's founding father, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, as well as that of our ancestors. This activity aligns with our philosophy of valuing, respecting, and protecting the country's animals, in accordance with the Constitution.

The "Bò Tanbou" Crossroads :
Located on Cartagena Avenue, the "Bò Tanbou" (beautiful drum) crossroads is a symbolic space in the city. It recalls the region's rich cultural heritage and resilience.

Marie-Jeanne Cave :
Finally, Marie-Jeanne Cave is located in the municipality of Port-à-Piment. Extending over 15 km with 50 caves across 5 levels, it is the largest natural cave system in the Caribbean (according to speleologist and photographer Olivier Testa) https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-5356-haiti-tourism-the-future-of-archaeological-tourism-in-haiti.html . This exploration allowed us to assess the site's state of preservation since our last work in 2015.

IH/ iciHaiti

Twitter Facebook Rss Add to favorites
Send news to... Daily news...




Why IciHaiti ? | Contact us | Français
Copyright © 2010 - 2025
IciHaiti.com