Wednesday, May 18, 2011

May 18 Haitian Flag Day

May 18 is Haitian Flag Day-

Haitian flag day is a symbol of freedom for all black people all around the world.

Haitian flag day is a symbol of freedom for all the citizens of the free countries in South America.
Haitian Flag Day is a great day for Haitians in Haiti and around the world.
Haitian Flag Day is a symbol of freedom not just for Haitians but for all the citizens of all the countries in the world whose independence is directly tied to that of Haiti.
As the first Black independent country in the world the Haitian Flag has been waiving in the air for more than two centuries.
The Haitian flag is the second oldest waving flag in America, younger only to the flag of the United States of America.

Created in Arcahaie Haiti on May 18, 1803 by Catherine Flon, the goddaughter of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, one of the forefathers of Haitian independence, the Haitian flag has been waving since as the true symbol of liberty in the world.

We're not perfect but we're free.
Flag Day is also observed by Haitians in Haiti and around the world.
As we celebrate Haitian Flag day, we recognize the sacrifices made by our forefathers: Toussaint Louverture, Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Henri Christophe, Alexandre Petion, and all the other Haitian heroes of Independence.

Article By: Woodring Saint Preux

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