The Haiti You Don’t See On TV (Gonaïves 🇭🇹)

Most people know Haiti for the stories they hear in the news. But travel across this small Caribbean nation, and you'll discover a diversity you may have never expected. In this video, I travel to Gonaïves, Haiti, one of the most important cities in Haitian history. This is where Haiti officially declared its independence on January 1st, 1804, becoming the world's first independent Black republic. But more than 200 years later, what does Gonaïves look like today? Join me as I explore the streets, meet local people, discover the culture, visit the countryside, learn about lalo harvesting, and experience the food that makes this region unique. 🇭🇹 Welcome to Gonaïves, Haiti. Changing how the world sees Haiti, one story at a time.