Downtown Arcahaie
Arcahaie Is The Birthplace Of The Haitian Flag. On May 18, 1803, In Arcahaie, Members Of The Revolutionary Army Led By General Jean-Jacques Dessalines Ripped The White Section Out Of The French Flag And Baptized The Blue And Red Haitian Flag During The Final Months Of The Slave Rebellion.
Haiti Emblem - Palmis - Coat Or Arms
Here is the Haiti coat of arms engraved in marble at the public square in Arcahaie Haiti, the birthplace of the Haitian flag.
Engraved below the the coat or arm are the words of La Dessalinenne - The Dessalines Song
Pour le Pays, Pour les anc tres,
Marchons unis, Marchons unis.
Dans nos rangs point de tra tres
Du sol soyons seuls ma tres.
Marchons unis, Marchons unis
English Translation:
For our country,
For our forefathers,
United let us march.
Let there be no traitors in our ranks
Let us be masters of our soil.
United let us march
La Dessalinienne The Dessalines Song is the national anthem of Haiti, honoring Jean-Jacques Dessalines.