The Polish Influence in Casale, Haiti and Contribution to the Haitian Revolution Picture Gallery

The town of Casale or Cazale, its geographic location in Haiti. It is actually considered to be very isolated

Here is a picture of a resident in the town of Casal. With its Polish influence, many of the people in the town are found with blue eyed, blond, with European features

Here is a child from Casale. Many Polish soldiers decided to leave the French army and join the slave rebellion. They all settled in Casale, La Vallee de Jacmel, Fond des Blancs, La Baleine, Port Salut and St. Jean du Sud

Here is a child in Casale, mixed. The effect of its large polish Influence

Water is a real issue in the region. Based on its geographic location, Casale has the privilege to have many water sources crossing its territory and they use the water for irrigation. The problem is that many neighboring cities and tows in the region are also depending on that same water for irrigation and agriculture

A view from the town of Casale in Haiti. Casale became a stronghold for communism and many young intellectuals in the region were in direct conflict with the Duvalier regime. as a consequence, March 29, 1969 came to be known as the worst day for the people of Casale

A cok fight in the town of Casale as the locals are having some fun. Usually, it is not all fun becaouse usually some real bets are taking place in those cok fights in Haiti

Here is a monument that was built in the town of Casale to honor those who dies during the Duvalier regime. March 29, 1969 came to be known as the worst day for the people of Casale. With the help of his Tonton Macoute, Francois Duvalier built a barricade around Casale, and murdered many young guys.

The production of Paper in Casale.

Here is a picture of the Pope arrival in Haiti. Pope John Paul II who visited Haiti in 1983, mentioned the Polish contribution to the Slave rebellion leading to Haiti's independence. Several Haitian Poles from Casale, La Vallee de Jacmel, Fond des Blancs, La Baleine, Port Salut and St. Jean du Sud were selected by the Duvalier regime to attend the various ceremonies organized for the Pope visit

The water in Casale

Here is a home in the town of Casale. The population has no electricity, no running water. The area was left on its own