May 15, 2025
In Haiti, May 1st is more than just a public holiday — it’s a national tribute to labor and the land, celebrated for over two centuries. On this occasion, the Prime Minister’s Office recalled that, despite the many challenges, the hands that cultivate and build are the silent pillars of the nation.
In a solemn message, Prime Minister Alix Didier Fils-Aimé, through the Prime Minister’s Office, praised “the strength and courage” of those who refuse to give in to fear or discouragement. He emphasized his government’s commitment to “restoring security” and strengthening the sectors that feed and sustain the country.
May 1st also holds a spiritual dimension, marked by popular celebrations dedicated to Kouzen Zaka, an emblematic figure of agriculture and rural traditions. The Prime Minister’s Office highlighted this symbolic richness as proof that labor is also culture and memory.
In a difficult climate, the resilience of workers and farmers represents a daily form of resistance. For the Prime Minister’s Office, recognizing these efforts means keeping alive a collective flame that refuses to die out.
On this national day of recognition, the Prime Minister’s Office invites every citizen to support those who cultivate hope with their bare hands. The Labor and Agriculture Day remains, more than ever, a reminder of the courage of a standing people.
