What is the meaning of national holidays in Haiti in recent years?

In the past, national holidays in Haiti were moments of pride, collective memory and unity. We remember: colorful parades, vibrant speeches, ceremonies marked by dignity. These symbolic dates — whether January 1, January 2 or May 18 — recalled the founding struggles of the Haitian people, the victories against oppression and the grandeur of a past torn from the price of blood. But today, what remains of this fervor? The flag still floats, of cou…