Dec 27, 2021 · In Little Haiti, vendors sell squash and other ingredients needed to prepare soup joumou, a New Year's Day tradition in the Haitian community. Two Haitian women are haggling over the cost...

Dec 30, 2022 · Every New Year’s Day, Haitians around the world consume soup joumou as a way to commemorate Haitian Independence Day. On January 1, 1804, Haitians declared independence from French colonial...

Dec 27, 2021 · Soup Joumou (Soupe de Giraumon or Squash Soup) a smooth and healthy soup made with beef, vegetables and spices. Serve at breakfast time to experience the Haitian popular tradition on New Year’s Day and Sunday mornings.

Dec 31, 2024 · Haitians have held a distinct New Year’s tradition for centuries. From 1697 to 1804, French colonialism and enslaved labor made Saint-Domingue (modern-day Haiti) the most profitable colony in the...

Dec 30, 2021 · Haitians celebrate the New Year by enjoying a special soup. It is one of the first dishes they eat in the calendar year, and a tradition that reminds them of the liberation they have achieved. Haitian squash soup (Soup Joumou).

This hearty soup is not only a culinary delight but also a symbol of Haitian independence, traditionally consumed on January 1st to celebrate the country's liberation from French colonial rule in 1804. The dish is renowned for its rich, comforting flavor and vibrant color, making it a beloved staple in Haitian cuisine.

Jan 1, 2012 · Haiti gained its independence on Jan. 1, 1804, and so Haitians now eat soup joumou every New Year's Day. It's a mix of squash, potatoes and meat.

Dec 26, 2019 · After Haiti won its independence from France on January 1, 1804, Haitians made a tradition of eating the soup each Independence Day (which also happens to be New Year’s Day) to celebrate their...

Dec 31, 2020 · The most important tradition of the Haitian New Year is soup joumou, otherwise known as turban squash soup, pumpkin soup, January 1st soup or independence soup, the soup that symbolizes Haitian freedom more than all others.

Dec 31, 2019 · For Haitians in Haiti and abroad, January 1st is about more than ringing in the New Year. It's a celebration of their country's independence, and a squash-based soup called soup joumou is a symbol of that freedom.