![]() The latter, Haitian Kreyol, may sound like French, but years after Toussaint L’Ouverture’s revolution routed the European nation, it has remained a language all its own.Īccording to Indiana University’s Professor Valdman, “ore than 90 percent of the vocabulary of Creole is of French origin, yet French people can’t understand Creole.” The recognition of Kreyol as its own, essentially distinct language means accommodations for the large Haitian population in Miami are necessary. In the Miami-Dade Transit system, announcements are made in English, Spanish and Haitian Kreyol. It’s not quiet, but it’s not something most pay attention to intentionally: a bus announcement. ![]() ![]() Visitors to Miami may notice something they’re not used to on their way in to their hotels, but only if they listen carefully. ![]()
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