Atlanta’s Haitian community is coming together to celebrate Haiti’s historic return to the World Cup after more than 50 years. Haïti Haüs, a new initiative, will serve as the city’s official home for Haitian culture, commerce, and community during the tournament.

Uniting the Community

Headquartered at Rock Steady, a Haitian-owned Caribbean restaurant in Midtown, Haïti Haüs will connect Haitian-owned and Haitian-aligned restaurants, bars, and cultural venues across the city through a unified program calendar. The initiative was co-founded by Naomy Grand’Pierre, an Atlanta-based creative strategist and retired Haitian Olympian, alongside Haitian creative director Leo Volcy.

The programming extends beyond soccer, offering visitors multiple ways to experience Haitian culture throughout the two-week activation. On June 13, Haïti Haüs will kick off its celebration with a kickoff event and watch party for the Haiti vs Scotland game, bringing together fans to cheer on Haiti while enjoying Haitian cuisine, music, and community.

A Konpa dance class, scheduled for June 18, will highlight the rhythms and traditions of Haitian culture through music and movement. Participants of all experience levels are invited to learn Konpa, a traditional Haitian partner dance that originated in the 1950s, offering both longtime members of the Haitian community and newcomers an opportunity to celebrate and experience the culture together.

For more events and tickets, visit haitihaus.com. Haïti Haüs is still seeking sponsors and community partners to support the Atlanta pilot and future programming.

Original reporting: SaportaReport — read the source article.