10 things to know about Port Au Prince for the FIFA Collection Haiti

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For Haiti, this is the first FIFA World Cup where they have been a part of the tournament. The bold primary colors of their flag, paired with intentional brands that complete the fit, create a strong visual identity. This unisex look is meant to represent both the jersey and Port-au-Prince.

(1) Port-au-Prince is the largest city in Haiti, located on the Gulf of Gonâve. (2) It is a center of culture, from music, art, and fashion to literature and creative expression. (3) The primary languages are French and Haitian Creole, which represent the city’s cultural identity. (4) The art is known for being vibrant through sculptures, metalwork, and forms of folk and contemporary art. (5) The Iron Market, or Marché en Fer, is a landmark known for its crafts, clothing, food, and everyday goods. (6) The architectural style can be described as Gingerbread architecture, featuring woodwork, balconies, colorful façades, and decorative elements.

Now, moving into the areas of fashion, entertainment, cuisine, and resilience: (7) The fashion and textures are locally crafted through embroidery, textiles, prints, and Caribbean influences. (8) Compas (Kompa) is a Haitian musical tradition that connects with the cultural identity of the area and represents the celebration of unity. (9) A few of the classic dishes are griot, diri kole, soup joumou, bannann peze, pikliz, and other Creole dishes. (10) Resilience and identity are also important, especially when considering the challenges of the 2010 earthquake and political unrest. Through it all, Haitian cultural identity remains strong.

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