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flag Haiti celebrates UNESCO’s expected recognition of compas music as intangible cultural heritage.

flag Haitians are celebrating the expected UNESCO recognition of compas, a vibrant musical genre born in 1955, as an Intangible Cultural Heritage. flag The genre, blending African, French, Cuban, and Dominican influences, unites communities across Haiti and the diaspora through its syncopated rhythms and cultural significance. flag Amid ongoing challenges like poverty and violence, the honor highlights Haiti’s artistic legacy and resilience, offering a moment of national pride and global visibility.

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