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When was the Iron Market built?
When was the Iron Market built?
1890s
What was the original intended purpose of the Iron Market?
What was the original intended purpose of the Iron Market?
- A market for local vendors
- A government building
- A train station in Egypt (correct)
- A school for children
What type of transportation do people use to get to the market?
What type of transportation do people use to get to the market?
- Walking
- Bicycles
- Tap-taps (correct)
- Trains
Haiti has three official languages.
Haiti has three official languages.
What is the population of Haiti?
What is the population of Haiti?
What can vendors in the Iron Market sell?
What can vendors in the Iron Market sell?
What are vendors in Haiti's markets often called?
What are vendors in Haiti's markets often called?
About 10% of the population in Haiti speaks French.
About 10% of the population in Haiti speaks French.
In Haiti, to greet someone, you say '______' at noon.
In Haiti, to greet someone, you say '______' at noon.
Study Notes
The Iron Market
- Built in Paris in the 1890s and transported to Port-au-Prince, Haiti
- Originally intended to be a train station in Egypt
- Symbol of Haiti
- Noisy and crowded
- Vendors, primarily women, sell a variety of goods, including clothing, food, toys, and art, often made from recycled materials
Transportation to the Iron Market
- People use "tap-taps" to get to the market
- Tap-taps are decorated buses
- Drivers decorate their vehicles in creative ways
Haitian Culture
- Greeting: "bonsoir" is used even at noon
- "Ti machann" is the term for vendors in Haiti, combining the words "small" and "merchants"
Haiti
- Located on the island of Hispaniola in the Antilles
- Population of over 10 million people
- Two official languages: French and Haitian Creole
- Approximately 10% of the population speaks French
- Port-au-Prince is the capital city, home to the Iron Market
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Explore the vibrant Iron Market in Port-au-Prince, Haiti, a symbol of the country and its bustling culture. Learn about the unique transportation methods, local vendors, and the significance of the market in Haitian society. Delve into the aspects of everyday life that reflect the rich heritage and diversity of Haiti.
