Ti Mache A Piti

In Creole, "Ti Mache A Piti" translates to "the market place is small." This evocative series delves into the lamentable devaluation of the GOURDES, the Haitian currency, while unveiling the multifaceted reasons behind its steady decline.

The native Haitian bourgeoisie, entrusted with the responsibility of leading their people to prosperity, instead embraces a life of shared socio-economic privileges with colonizers, anchored in Western imitations. This abandonment of their core values leads to neglecting the farmers, fishermen, and merchants, who face deceit, corruption, and the influx of expensive imports, siphoning the country's wealth.

The struggling masses, including farmers striving to bring their produce to the marketplaces, find themselves at the mercy of menacing gangs, becoming victims of theft and violence. In a distressing twist, outdoor marketplaces, a lifeline for the populace, fall prey to deliberate destruction by foreign owners of indoor market spaces, seeking to eliminate competition.

The repercussions of such a dire situation are undeniable - when a nation's economy is burdened by reliance on imports, and its own land's produce remains underutilized, the path towards economic disaster is inevitable. This poignant series exposes the harsh realities that have befallen Haiti, urging us to seek solutions for a brighter, sustainable future.

Previous
Previous

#KISANAPFEAKMATISAN

Next
Next

Kòktèl