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Haiti - Diaspora May 18 : Message from the Consul of Haiti in Boston
19/05/2020 10:31:03

Haiti - Diaspora May 18 : Message from the Consul of Haiti in Boston
Monday May 18, as part of the commemoration of the 217th anniversary of our flag on a background of Covid-19 pandemic which has already infected 533 people in Haiti, Justin Viard, the Consul General of Haiti in Boston delivered a message that we invite you to share.

Message from Consul Justin Viard :
"Ladies and gentlemen very dear compatriots

Dear friends of Haiti.

Ladies and gentlemen,

Here we are once again on May 18 to commemorate the 217th anniversary of the creation of our flag which, as you know, represents an important step in the independence of our country. In these dark times in the history of mankind, because of this Covid-19 pandemic, this evil that spreads terror all over the globe, the moment is undoubtedly opportune for us to reflect with you on the meaning of this event which, from a very young age, is part of our life and our history. This day, in fact, must be part of this national union which has already enabled us to overcome so many crises in the past.

According to Massachusetts State statistics, more than 86,010 citizens are already infected with the virus and 5,797 have died. We want to take this opportunity to salute the departure from the Haitian community of Boston of many compatriots, all professional and social categories combined, killed by the Covid-19. We also take this opportunity to present our sympathies to the other affected communities and friends.

The Consulate General of Haiti in Boston would like to thank all the hospital staff for their work, their dedication and especially the Haitian health staff. I have been following for many months, with great emotion, the hard and exemplary work carried out by these heroes. They are on the front line in a particular fight which requires a lot of courage, determination and above all solidarity. They risk their lives every day to save the lives of others, that is to say, that of our children, our parents, our friends, our colleagues, etc...

However, given the special nature of today's event, I would like to ask a simple question for your consideration : What does it mean for us to celebrate the anniversary of the creation of the national flag on May 18, 2020 ? To answer this question, I invite you to revisit the literature produced on the symbolism of the Haitian flag in order to draw from it, to repeat François Rabelais, "the substantial marrow" (la substantifique moelle). The symbol is defined as a relation of meaning, most often conventional between a signified (the object or the idea to be represented) and a signifier (the form taken by the representative). From this definition, I offer a three-dimensional reading of the Haitian flag as a symbol of the Nation.

Our two-tone is a symbol of unity. "Unity is strength" is our motto. The Founding Fathers of the Haitian Nation understood that the path to freedom was through understanding and combining their forces. Despite their diverging interests, they have banded under one banner to fight the common enemy. Their strategy worked and paid off. Today more than ever, with this pandemic, the national flag can and must be a rallying signal. From the countryside to the city, from the province to the capital, in the diaspora, in any place and at any time, Haitians are called to stand together to break Haiti out of the impasse. Symbol of unity, our flag can be a powerful catalyst for national reconstruction, for which we are working tirelessly.

Our two-tone is a symbol of identity. The flag is the affirmation of our collective identity with all that it entails of natural, human, intellectual, cultural, historical, etc. values. It is also an instrument of differentiation in that it helps the recognition of Haiti in international bodies. When the bicolor floats at the United Nations, for example, Haiti is recognized by its colors and sits like all the other countries at the concert of free and independent nations. In no case can we allow him to be trampled on, soiled, or vilified. Symbol of identity, our flag is and should always be a source of pride for us.

Our bicolor is a symbol of hope. Gathered around the flag, the indigenous chiefs were able to mobilize and convince the mass of slaves of the need to fight to change their living conditions. In the end, they took the victory thanks to a foolproof determination. In this regard, the Haitian people in celebrating the deeds of the past must hope against all hope. Change in our country will not come without our involvement. We can change our country, we have to change it. Let's stop being spectators on the lookout for what's not working. Let us rather be actors, ambassadors who convey a positive image of our country. Symbol of hope, our flag invites us to create a new generation of winners and builders of society. The time has come for us, sons and daughters of Haiti, to become aware of this reality and to put our hands in the work for a better Haiti.

Long live the Haitian community in Boston! Long live the Haitian flag! Long live Haiti!"


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