Did you know that Haiti’s very name, derived from the Taíno word #Ayiti, meaning "land of high mountains," is a living testament to its indigenous roots? The Taíno, the original inhabitants of #Hispaniola, thrived on the island long before #Columbus arrived in 1492, cultivating crops like cassava and maize and living in harmony with the land through communal stewardship. 🇭🇹🇭🇹 ⁠ ⁠ Though their population was decimated by disease and colonization, their spirit endures in Haiti’s vibrant cultur

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