A spelling and writing workshop organized March 11 was part of the Francophonie event supported in part by the Canadian Embassy in Haiti. Photo by OIF-Caribbean and Latin America
A spelling and writing workshop organized March 11 was part of the Francophonie event supported in part by the Canadian Embassy in Haiti. Photo by OIF-Caribbean and Latin America
  • A poetry slam session, at the Swiss Embassy in Haiti. Photo by OIF-Caribbean and Latin America
    A poetry slam session, at the Swiss Embassy in Haiti. Photo by OIF-Caribbean and Latin America
  • A poetry slam session, at the Swiss Embassy in Haiti. Photo by OIF-Caribbean and Latin America
    A poetry slam session, at the Swiss Embassy in Haiti. Photo by OIF-Caribbean and Latin America
  • A poetry slam session, at the Swiss Embassy in Haiti. Photo by OIF-Caribbean and Latin America
    A poetry slam session, at the Swiss Embassy in Haiti. Photo by OIF-Caribbean and Latin America

PORT-AU-PRINCE — Haiti celebrated the International Day of La Francophonie on March 20 with a ceremony at the Karibe Hotel, marking the end of fifteen days of activities.

Prime Minister Ariel Henry who attended the celebration said that the Francophonie is of great importance for Haiti. This importance, he adds, has its roots in the historical ties that bind us with the French language and culture.

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Haiti celebrated the International Day of La Francophonie at the Karibe Hotel in Port-au-Prince on March 20.

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