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Hispaniola is the only Caribbean island shared by two sovereign nations, the Dominican Republic and Haiti, each carrying distinct colonial histories, languages, and culinary traditions. Dominican culture developed under Spanish colonial influence, while Haitian culture bears deep French and West African imprints. Together, their diaspora communities are among the largest and most active in New York City, Miami, and Montreal, forming a significant presence across the Caribbean community in North America.
Community at a Glance
Fast facts about the Haitian community in the United States
Diaspora
Large concentrations in New York City, Miami, Boston, and Montreal.
Spanish in the Dominican Republic
Haitian Creole and French in Haiti.
Dominican Carnival in February
Haitian Flag Day on May 18.
Roman Catholicism has historically been dominant in both countries.
Roman Catholicism has historically been dominant in both countries.
Vodou is widely practiced in Haiti alongside Catholicism and Protestantism.
Vodou is widely practiced in Haiti alongside Catholicism and Protestantism.
Both nations descended from the indigenous Taíno people and African enslaved populations.
Both nations descended from the indigenous Taíno people and African enslaved populations.
Key Definitions
Quick guide to terms you'll hear in the Haitian community
What is Haitian Vodou, and is it the same as voodoo in popular media?
Haitian Vodou is a recognized religion combining West African Fon and Yoruba traditions with Catholicism. Popular media depictions are largely inaccurate and sensationalized distortions of the actual practice.
What distinguishes Dominican Carnival from other Caribbean carnivals?
Dominican Carnival centers on the vejigante, a masked character in horned costumes, with regional variations in La Vega, Santiago, and Santo Domingo, each carrying distinct mask styles.
Why is May 18 significant to Haitian identity worldwide?
May 18 marks Haitian Flag Day, commemorating the 1803 Congress of Arcahaie, where the Haitian flag was created during the revolution against French colonial rule.
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