65K views · 2.3K reactions | As we step into Haitian Flag Weekend, let’s remember what we’re truly celebrating not just our history, but the beauty, strength, and richness of our land. From historic sites to breathtaking beaches and waterfalls, Haiti is full of untapped treasures. Let’s protect them, enjoy them, and make them work for our future ✊✨ | Hidden Sides of Haiti | Facebook

🇭🇹⚔️📜 Fun Facts About Haiti - History and Heroes Haiti’s legacy is built on courage and defiance. In 1804, Jean-Jacques Dessalines declared independence after leading the only successful slave revolt in history. Alexandre Pétion’s support helped Simón Bolívar liberate Latin America, while women like Marie-Jeanne Lamartinière proved heroism knows no gender. The Haitian flag’s blue and red stripes, created by removing white from the French tricolor, stand as symbols of freedom and unity. Haiti’

May 2025 marks 61 years since Haiti officially adopted the black and red flag on May 25, 1964, under the presidency of François “#PapaDoc” #Duvalier. While this version of the flag is often associated with Duvalier's authoritarian regime, its origins stretch further back in Haitian history, to the days of Emperor #JeanJacquesDessalines. 🇭🇹 In May 1964, #Duvalier altered the national flag, replacing the familiar blue and red horizontal stripes with vertical black and red bands and removing the