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Edwidge Danticat on Haitian Art and Literature

Conversations with Tyler

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Haitian Cultural Resilience

This chapter traces the evolution of Haitian cultural history, focusing on the decline of tourism in the 1980s due to stigma surrounding the AIDS epidemic. It highlights the ongoing vitality of Haitian culture, exploring the contributions of artists and writers both domestically and within the diaspora, while examining the complexities of language and literature. The discussion also embraces the significance of Haitian customs, food, and the unique art of tap taps, revealing how these elements continue to embody the community's identity and resilience.

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