As part of an educational and cultural exchange, the Embassy of Haiti in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam was pleased to welcome a group of students from the Vietnam Academy of Diplomacy.

The visit was attended by Chargé d'Affaires Darlier Dorval, accompanied by Ms. Léa Perceval, Counselor at the Mission, who gave the students an informative presentation on the impact of the Haitian Revolution on international diplomacy.

This meeting highlighted Haiti's historical role as the first independent Black Republic, as well as its significant contribution to liberation movements and the principles of sovereignty that still influence international relations today, particularly in the context of the Global South.

The exchanges with the students were dynamic and filled with great academic and cultural interest, thus strengthening the ties between Haiti and Vietnam's future diplomatic elite.

On the occasion of the commemoration of the Battle of Vertières, an emblematic historical event in Haiti's struggle for independence https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-46012-haiti-politic-ceremony-of-the-219th-anniversary-of-the-assassination-of-dessalines-video.html inspired by this initiative, several Vietnamese students chose Haiti as the main subject of their graduation theses, demonstrating a growing interest in the history, culture, and values ​​of the Haitian people.

Furthermore, on October 17, the anniversary of the assassination of Jean-Jacques Dessalines, Founding Father of the Haitian Nation, the Haitian diplomatic mission delegated two Haitian chefs, Lalaroque Bichat and Madame Amenda Merilien, to supervise the students in the preparation of the famous Joumou soup, a symbol of Haitian freedom and resistance.

At the same time, participants were offered a training session on kompa dancing, accompanied by a presentation of Haitian music. This culinary and artistic sharing provided an opportunity to exchange not only flavors, but also stories, traditions, and shared values.

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