In 1991, after the coup d'etat in Haiti against Jean Bertrand Aristide, many left Haiti for the United States. Language Kreyol is the Haitian language. A minority of Haitians speak French, especially those with a formal education. Kreyol is not a dialect as commonly assumed, but a language which takes its roots and influences from French, West African, Spanish and English languages. Some Haitians take the last names of both parents for example, Balan-Gaubert.
Haitian names are meaningful.
Food Haiti's Creole cuisine is like its Caribbean neighbors', except that it can be more peppery and spicy. The other popular Haitian dish is the rice mixed with kidney beans. On holidays, Haitians serve a special squash soup. Family Haitian Americans value family relationship and have a great sense of family belonging. Parents care for their children and also for extended family members who are in need.