llBefore ascending to the Citadelle, Monique Rocourt, Minister of Culture, had breakfast in the backyard of the building overlooking Cap-Haitien at one of the few 4-Hibiscus hotels outside of Port-au-Prince. She was awaiting the arrival of Javier Nino Perez, Ambassador of the European Union in Haiti, and his family, who will visit the fortress and discuss heritage. The Minister was visibly excited about the history of her country. A story that is truly violent.
Minister Rocourt spoke passionately and with some regret of the abandonment of the r
The Citadelle, the largest collection of 18th century
Citadelle Laferrière is now a museum. Sans Souci Palace and other colonial fortresses of the country will also be transformed into museums. At the largest fortress built in the name of freedom, we can already contemplate its future exposure. In some rooms, officials are trying to recreate life and atmosphere by reproducing furniture and other objects of the time. It will also be possible to view the Citadelle when it is illuminated at night from Cap-Haitien and other northern localities.
Par Le Nouvelliste
11 déc. 2014 | Lecture : 5 min.