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Living in Prose and Poetry: an unmissable summer event in Port-au-Prince.

Living in Prose and Poetry is an artistic and cultural event organized by the cultural organization Salon de Livre de Port-au-Prince (OCSLPAP) with the aim of bringing together young artists from the Haitian capital to exhibit them to a large audience . This edition will take place on Saturday July 27, 2024, at the pyépoudré cultural center, located at number 332 on the Route de Bourne. This year the organizers announce their mission is to bring together talents from various categories of arts, always with the aim of helping them to become familiar with each other, and to help create a solid link between them and the Haitian public. . The categories targeted by the organizers for this second edition are young poets, slammers, comedians, rappers, dancers, singers, painters, and writers who have already published at least one work. Living in prose and poetry will also be an opportunity to encourage Haitian youth to think. The first part of the event will be devoted to a discussion around a text by the famous Haitian writer Louis Philippe Dalembert, entitled The Other Face of the Sea. It is a novel which carefully addresses the subject of immigration and detachment that goes with it in the immigrant’s skin. It is a book that speaks openly to the reality of the Haitian people today. It has already been announced that this first part will be moderated by the journalist and literary critic Carl Pierrecq who works for the short story writer, and moderation will be provided by Pierre Marie, a young sociology student at the Faculty of Human Sciences (FASCH). After a largely successful first edition which took place in May 2023 in the premises of the municipal library of Delmas, the organizers of living in prose and poetry say they are determined and have made the promise for this year to deliver to the public port-au -princien, a cultural event of exceptional scale for the second outing. Once again, this will be the perfect opportunity to celebrate the great richness of Haitian culture through the organs of our young talents. Given the difficult context, manifested by the almost daily situation of insecurity which has prevailed for some time, in a good part of Port-au-Prince, the announcement of this event comes as a fresh breath of oxygen, scattered throughout the within the lungs of the city. It is yet another opportunity to remind through this artistic festivity that even in times of deep unrest, art will remain an indispensable light, because even in times of crisis, the latter and the artist (its channel of diffusion) will become refuges, sources of comfort and appeasement for all human souls.

Diri ak Djon Djon

Among Haiti’s culinary treasures is an iconic dish, "Diri ak Djon Djon". This dish, made from rice and black mushrooms called "djon djon", alone embodies the richness of Haitian gastronomy. Preparing Diri ak Djon Djon requires simple but carefully chosen ingredients to create a symphony of flavors. The basics include rice, peas (usually black peas), oil, onions, garlic, thyme, parsley, pepper, and of course, the famous djon djon mushrooms. Djon djon mushrooms are black mushrooms endemic to Haiti. Their dark color gives the dish a characteristic hue, while their unique flavor adds unparalleled depth to the rice. These mushrooms are often dried before use, thus intensifying their aroma. The magic of Diri ak Djon Djon lies in the meticulous preparation. The rice is first washed and soaked, then cooked with the peas and djon djon mushrooms. The whole thing is enhanced with aromatics such as garlic, onion, thyme and parsley. Slow cooking allows the rice to absorb all the flavors, creating a moist and fragrant texture. Djon djon mushrooms, in addition to adding a distinctive color, release a woody, umami flavor that pairs perfectly with rice. It is this combination of simple but well-orchestrated ingredients that makes Diri ak Djon Djon so unique. Diri ak Djon Djon is often associated with celebrations and joyful times in Haiti. It is frequently served at weddings, family celebrations and other festive events. The richness of flavors and the festive aspect of the dish make it a symbol of conviviality and sharing. Much more than just a dish, Diri ak Djon Djon is a tribute to Haitian culture, reflecting the culinary heritage passed down from generation to generation.

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