Article 6T6GT Haitian soup commemorates New Year's revolt

Haitian soup commemorates New Year's revolt

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Jan. 1 is, of course, the start of the new year. But it's also the day Haitians celebrate their independence from France. It's a proud legacy they're honoring: Haiti was the first nation to gain independence through a successful slave revolt. To mark the occasion, Haitians on the island and across the globe celebrate with a special soup. Belinda Baptist is originally from Jacmel, Haiti. She spoke to The World from her kitchen, in Savannah, Georgia.

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