My Haitian Passport Takes Center Stage in Taiwan

At the initiative of Taiwan's Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MOFA), a delegation of journalists from the United States, Canada, Slovakia, Australia, Finland, Nigeria, Haiti, and other countries visited Taiwan from October 27 to November 2, 2024. I’ll share with you the story of my stay on this island, whose friendship with Haiti dates back 68 years.

As the Boeing 777-300 begins its descent onto the Taiwan Taoyuan airport runway, bright skyscrapers emerge, surrounded by patches of rice paddies. Upon landing, I rush to customs. For the first time in my travels, my Haitian passport—often shy at international borders—crosses the gates of this island without the burden of a visa. I wouldn't call the King my cousin! Even the overwhelming victory of FC Barcelona over my beloved Real Madrid, which I learn as soon as I disembark, could not diminish the joy of this moment.

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