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Independence Dinner

Name: Independence Dinner
Start: 2024-01-01T00:00:00+00:00
End: 2024-01-01T23:59:59+00:00

January 1

The 1st of January marks the independence of Haiti from France in 1804. It is a day traditionally marked by cooking and sharing Soup Joumou – a pumpkin based soup. During slavery the soup was denied to the slaves, therfore, after independence it was the first thing used to celebrate victory.

Haitians cook soup Joumou every first of January and swap with their neighbors. The Haitian Heritage Group UK cooks and shares it with our respected community at an annual independence day dinner filled with history, games and entertainment.

Details

Date:: January 1
Event Category:: Haitian Independence