UNESCO inscribed “Le Konpa” as cultural heritage
UNESCO has officially recognized the vibrant Haitian music and dance tradition to its List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. The announcement, made earlier via UNESCOâs official social media channels in French, marks global recognition for one of Haitiâs most influential cultural expressions. Le Compas dâHaiti, also known as Konpa, was created in the mid-1950s by Nemours Jean-Baptiste. The genre quickly became a defining […]
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