Podcast
Questions and Answers
When was the Iron Market built?
1890s
What was the original intended purpose of the Iron Market?
What type of transportation do people use to get to the market?
Haiti has three official languages.
Signup and view all the answers
What is the population of Haiti?
Signup and view all the answers
What can vendors in the Iron Market sell?
Signup and view all the answers
What are vendors in Haiti's markets often called?
Signup and view all the answers
About 10% of the population in Haiti speaks French.
Signup and view all the answers
In Haiti, to greet someone, you say '______' at noon.
Signup and view all the answers
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
Studying That Suits You
Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.
Description
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.
