HAITI. Cut it out! Let s take a trip to HAITI HAITI IS A SMALL COUNTRY IN THE CARRIBEAN

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1 Let s take a trip to HAITI IS A SMALL COUNTRY IN THE CARRIBEAN HAITI Let s make a photo album while we explore the exciting country of haiti. HAITI Cut it out! whenever you see this dotted line, cut it out. staple all the pages together or place them in your photo album. 1

2 RIDDLES storytelling They se rve it f ood, it stands on fou r feet, but it c annot eat. Three v ery lar ge men are sta nding u nder a little u mbrell a, but not on e of th em get wet. W s hy? haiti is known for its storytelling. The storyteller uses different voices and may also sing songs. a popular pastime is riddles. if you have a riddle say "Tim-tim," and those who want to hear it reply "Bwa sèch." If they give up, they say "Bwa sèch. my name is twilight and I am a girl scout superhero! my superpower is that I AM always responsible for what I say and do. I chose Haiti for world thinking day BECAUSE I love their storytelling. When I sit, I am taller than w hen I s tand. How m any co conuts can yo u put in to an emp ty sac k? give up? answer s are o n page 15. idea can you think up your own riddle? try it out on your troop members. twilight loves to write stories. she hopes to be a writer some day. twilight knows how important it is to be honest when Living the writing about law real life stories. she knows the difference between telling folk stories for entertainment and reporting the news. 2 source:everyculture.com/wc/germany-to-jamaica/haitians.html

3 Girl Guides in haiti girl guides wear a neckerchief with colors chosen by their unit. what colors would your troop choose for their neckerchief? haiti is a member of The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts. I am wearing a girl guide uniform from haiti. Pretend you live in haiti. Color and Cut out this guide UNIFORM AND GLUE IT TO A PAPER DOLL ON THE NEXT PAGE. make THE PAPER DOLL LOOK LIKE YOU. guide LEVELS IN haiti 7-12 Jeanettes guides intermediates elders Source: wagggs.org/ 3

4 Use one paper doll to make your Girl Guide and the other for traditional clothing. 5

5 choose one of these hairstyles for your paper doll or make your own. 6

6 I am wearing a traditional costume from haiti called A Karabela dress. they are usually two piece outfits with a ruffle over the shoulders and a tiered ruffled skirt. traditional clothing the karabela dress is still worn in haiti. More elaborate and colorful versions are used for parades and dances. headwraps are often worn for comfort and style. DRESS YOUR PAPER DOLL IN THESE CLOTHES. 6

7 Cut a piece of letter-sized card stock in half the long way. Carnival Carnival is Haiti's biggest celebration. Celebrations usually begin at the end of January and end with "Fat Tuesday," or Mardi Gras. Carnival is marked by colorful parades where locals wear outrageous costumes and parade the streets. There is lively music, traditional art and dances. The largest Carnival in Haiti is celebrated in Port-auPrince, with many more smaller scale festivities occurring in all parts of the island. Port-au-Prince s annual carnival is one of the largest Mardi Gras carnivals in the Caribbean and North America. Celebrations The Haitian people never miss a chance to celebrate. Their AfroCaribbean culture of song and dance create colorful festivals for every occasion. new year s day, ancestor s day, and their storytelling festival, called krik? krak! are just a few. Staple pieces together to fit around your head. gather supplies from your craft box such as flowers, feathers, and ribbon decorate any way you want. idea wear your hat & have a parade. 7

8 The Flag The blue represents the former African slaves. The red stands for people of mixed ancestry. The coat of arms depicts a trophy and weapons ready to defend freedom and a royal palm for independence. the banner underneath reads: In Union there is Strength. booth idea Color and cut out your flag. fold it in half over a string with the rest of the girls flags. 8

9 make a family flag! what is special to you and your family? idea if you had a flag what would it look like? is there a graphic on it? what does it mean? what do the colors mean? think about stories you have been told about your grandparents or others in your extended families. Voodoo Many people have learned about Voodoo through movies and TV shows but it doesn t accurately portray what it is. Voodoo is a religion. Many Haitians practice both Christianity and Voodoo. When Haiti beat the French in a war and became its own country, the people of Haiti believed that Voodoo had helped them win. Some people enjoy partaking in Voodoo practices for fun, such as buying love potions, and casting spells that promise luck, money, health or success. While some only do it for the fun of it, many take it seriously. culture a creole is a person of mixed European and African descent, especially in the Caribbean. haitian creole is a language that has mixed roots. france ruled the haitian people who were mostly of african descent resulting in a mixed mini Drum Swap Wrap a recycled lid with string, wrapping a safety pin into it about half way. secure with dabs of hot glue as you wrap. cut a circle out of a paper bag. Glue over top, bending the edges down. 9

10 color it Cut it out! Use it to make your world thinking day display. Haitians often travel by Tap Taps, which are some of the most colorful vehicles you will ever see. When a traveler wants to get off at a stop, they reach out and tap, tap the side to let the driver know to slow down. source: projecthopeart.org (donation has been made for use of artwork.) 10

11 make Your own snake Fill a sock with rice, beans or cotton balls. Photo Courtesy of WikiMedia Commons. Haitian Solenodon Living in Haiti are 42 threatened mammals, birds, reptiles and amphibians which need conservation efforts. There are 38 species considered endangered. About half of these live only in Haiti. The Haitian Solendon is a threatened rodent. As with many of the threatened species, the Haitian Solendon makes its home in the forest. The Haitian people have used the forest s resources for survival. It is a complicated balance to provide for the people and for the animals. cut a tongue out of red felt. hot glue the opening closed with the tongue sticking out. haiti s birds Haiti has many beautiful birds from tiny hummingbirds to beautiful flamingos. the national bird is the Hispaniolan trogon. it has a bright red chest and an unique patterned tail. glue on a bow and wiggle eyes. 11

12 idea color it look up haiti s birds online & color your bird to look like one of them. Cut it out! fold in half. tap the beak and your bird will rock. 12

13 the land the island of Hispaniola is in the a Caribbean sea. the west side is Haiti & the the east side is the Dominican Republic. Haiti is a very poor country. many children do not go to school and they never learn to read or write. most families live below the poverty level. Haiti the citadel ferrière is a 200 year old fort built on a mountain top to protect the country. The residents of this neighborhood in port-au-prince decided to paint their houses different colors so this part of the city would look better. labadee is a port that has been leased for cruise ship access. tourist can go to the beach, go shopping and have a bite to eat during their one-day stay. Caribbean Sea years after a major earthquake, many people are still living in tent cities despite millions of dollars in aid collected. Map courtesy of Google 13

14 Haitian food hearty Stews are common in Haiti. it is Served over cornmeal or rice. beans and rice are popular side dishes. did? you know Haitians will eat spaghetti and hot dogs for breakfast. They also blend spaghetti and tomato sauce to drink as a dinner! ALLERGEN ALERT White Bread, Flour, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Milk, Garlic, Tomato Paste, Pepper, Olive Oil ALLERGEN ALERT White Bread, Flour, Grated Parmesan Cheese, Milk, Garlic, Tomato Paste, Pepper, Olive Oil Cut it out! Make sure ingredients are clearly displayed before serving food at your thinking day event. Haitian Boulette Makes about 60 1 Meatballs 8 slices of white bread 4 minced garlic cloves 1 cup all-purpose flour 2 Tbl of tomato paste 1 cup grated Parmesan Salt, black and red cheese pepper 1 cup milk Olive oil for frying 8 slices of smoked bacon Cut crusts off white bread. Cut bread into small cubes. Mix all the ingredients except oil in a large mixing bowl. Form meat mixture into 1 balls. Preheat 2 tablespoons of oil in a large skillet. Fry meatballs turning often until all sides are brown and inside is cooked through (about minutes.) basket of fruit swaps trace around a larger size vending capsule lid on a piece of burlap. cut out. squeeze a layer of tacky glue into the lid. push the burlap into the lid and cover with a layer of glue. dry with a hair dryer, slide out. glue runts in the bowl. add a pin and swap. 14

15 Make swaps for your Thinking Day event. Carnival in Haiti HAITI Cut it out! cut out these images. write your swap information on the back. laminate and punch a hole. slide a red, a white and blue pony bead on to a coiless pin. add the tag. Voodoo in Haiti More from MakingFriends.com Haitian Solenodon Traditional Haitian Clothing Map in Haiti Do you like our superheroes? We have one for every part of the girl Scout law. Take a look at our downloads, patches and free printables! Flag of Haiti Girl Guide Uniform Haiti ANSWERS to riddles on page 2: A table, It is not raining, A dog, Only one- after that the sack is not empty. 15