Francophone project- FRENCH102 by Taylor, Helena Rhae

Haitian Revolution

hrt6929 — 2024-01-27 02:51:11 UTC

Haiti began as a French Colony known as St. Domingue. They were a large producer of sugar and other goods that Europe was unable to produce. European nations used slavery to continue the large production and exports of these goods. Many white Europeans lived at this colony and ran the local government. In 1791 there was political unrest between settlers and because of this slaves took this as an opportunity to rebel. This was a huge problem for Europe, France specifically. The French Government sent people to persuade the leaders of the Slave revolt. They were to convince them that France had been planning on freeing the Slaves within Haiti. This however did not stop the revolution, it went on for many years and even brought in other countries like Spain and England. It also affected America as the goverment there was afraid that word would spread and influence the slaves in America. The revolution caused much unrest with leader of France Napoleon. It halted his revenue and he decided to sell Louisiana because Haiti was more important to him and his plans and he assumed he would get more money and use out of Haiti once the revolt settled down and subsided. However he was not excepting them to win this revolution and became an independent nation. Eventually in the years during and towards the end of the revolution many Haitians and Settlers fled to America as refugees. Many settlers brought the Haitians since they were their slaves they did not want to leave them behind. They settled in many places like Virginia, Philadelphia, New York and Louisiana. Their independence allowed their culture to grow and even make way to New Orleans to influence our own American culture to what it is today.

Sources

https://www.myneworleans.com/haiti-and-the-louisiana-connection/

https://history.state.gov/milestones/1784-1800/haitian-rev

Dijibouti - Food and Culture

hrt6929 — 2024-02-23 01:17:28 UTC

Djibouti is a country on the coast of Africa. It was once named French Somaliland from 1896-1967 and shortly named French territory of the Afars and Issas from 1967-77. Once it gained its independence from France in 1977 it was named Djibouti.

The land of Dijibouti has many interesting features including the Lake Assal which is saltier than the Dead Sea and they extract the salt from the lake for human consumption. And this is what made me interested in diving into the food from Dijibouti.

A lot of the food that is traditional for Dijibouti is influenced from France and the surrounding countries. Like sambuussas also called samosas, Skudahkharis or Dijiboutian lamb stew which is the national dish of Dijibouti. It is made with rice, lamb and spices. It can be made many different ways and accompanied with many different dishes, like fish and chicken, or laxoox , or sides of colorful rice. It is also served commonly with grilled chicken and a sauce called niter kibbeh. They also have a good relationship with baguettes and baked goods which I’m sure Frances very long (too long) reign influenced, but the coffee and tea is influenced greatly from the Ethiopian culture.

Many of the popular dishes tend to be made with lamb, chicken or fish due to the large population of Islamic peoples. With approximately 98% of the population being Muslim.

Most of the dishes famous in Dijibouti use ingredients or components from the many African and middle eastern countries that surround this beautiful land. Giving many of these dishes rich and powerful flavors. Learning of this country made very interested in learning more about their foods and I hope to one day be able to sample some of their cuisines!

https://www.britannica.com/place/Djibouti

https://www.france24.com/en/20150529-djibouti-yemen-mix-french-somali-business-china-dubai

Burkina Faso- Culture, Crafts and the SIAO

hrt6929 — 2024-03-27 18:40:52 UTC

Burkina Faso is a country within Africa that was colonized by France during the late 1800’s. French made them a colony during the scramble to colonize and own Africa. Which pushed French to be the language as they were to use it for official documents and business. Culturally Brukina Faso is one of the locations for the oldest settlements and the country is filled with many ancient artifacts.

CULTURE AND ARTS

Burkina Faso is home to the largest craft fair in Africa. The Ouagadougou International Handicrafts Fair or International Arts and Crafts fair(SIAO is the French name). Highlighting the deep culture with handmade crafts that is important to the people of Burkina Faso as well as the African population. This craft fair takes place in the capital of Burkina Faso, Ouagadougou. From my readings it says they hold this event every two years to help flourish their economy and help out small scale businesses/companies and artisans. Many of these people who sell there and are important to this aspect of the countries economy are women. This event started in the 1980s to help promote African art work. There are many countries involved in attending this event, when it started there were 30 countries involved, allowing the promotion of small artisans as well as the ability to show case craftsmanship and mastery of their works. This event has grown larger and larger, and they have created many pavilions for the artisans to work in and set up. As well as having categories including fashion and food. This is a beloved and important aspect of Burkina Faso as well as African culture. An important showcase of talents as well as African works to many people throughout the world.

LINKS:

https://www.ontb.bf/evenements/siao

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/International_Art_%26_Craft_Fair

https://onhisowntrip.com/most-interesting-facts-about-burkina-faso/#

https://hauniversity.org/en/SIAO-Ouagadougou.shtml

Luxembourg- Architecture

hrt6929 — 2024-04-14 00:48:52 UTC

Luxembourg is a country in Europe that was conquered by a Frenchman, Duke of Burgundy Phillip the Good in 1443. After this the country adopted the French language which was preferred by the upper class and used for business.

Many of the architecture within Luxembourg is from the Celtic tribes that originated there specifically the Treveri. However there is also much Roman and later French influence. Luxembourg is home to many rich cultural landmarks and beautiful architecture.

The Place de Paris and the Paris Palace Hotel were greatly influenced by French architecture built in the early 1900’s.

The Banque et Caisse d’Épargne de l’État built in the 1920-30’s include by the First French renaissance style and Art Nouveau.

Now these two buildings like many others are directly inspired by the French architectural styles from the time period.

However beautiful structures like:

Musée Dräi Eechelen which is a museum that has recently been renovated and was originally the 18th century fort of Thüngen. It showcases within the history of Luxembourg from 1443-1903. This fort was created by the Austrian forces that had a holding in 1732.

Each of these buildings along with many others makes up Luxembourg’s rich culture and history dating centuries before Frances occupation and after as the country flourished. These beautiful historic sites that tell their history and show the growth of architecture. I hope one day I am able to see these beautiful sites in person.

Links :

https://museumsmile.lu/en/musee/dräi-eechelen

https://www.spuerkeess.lu/en/about-us/discover-bcee-aa-plus-rating-safest-bank-award-foundation-1856/the-history-of-spuerkeess/