It was February 1803, General in Chief of the natives of a quick gesture tore from the French tricolor the white color and approached the red to blue: the two-color (blue and red)

that would now be the flag of Independentists was created. May 18, 1803, on the Place d'Armes in Arcahaie,

our emblem is officially presented: The palmiste topped with the cap of liberty and, shading with its palms a trophy of arms with the motto : "L'Union fait la Force". Needless to say that this Day is always an ambiance surrounded by national pride.

This year, the Embassy of Haiti in the Socialist Republic of Vietnam has a special way of celebrating the bi-color. The guests, members of government and distinguished members of diplomatic corps, will taste Haitian cuisine prepared by the excellent Chef Thia, a blend of tropical flavors and multicultural influences.

This Friday, May 6, 2016, the Embassy will receive government officials, members of the diplomatic corps and senior officials of the country and tomorrow, Saturday, it will receive the students and the general public, who will have the chance to discover our delicious cuisine and celebrate our celebration of the flag in an original way.

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