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Konbit
Haitian Creole term for co-operation From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Konbit (also spelled coumbite) is a Haitian Creole term for a Creole word for co-operation.[1] A Haitian traditional form of communal working group in a sociopolitical sense.[2] Commonly used as an agricultural group,[3] political action, community patrol, arts and dance groups. Similar to barn raising in North America.[4] A related type of communal work is a kóve.[4]
Etymology
The Spanish word "convite" is used in the Dominican Republic in a somewhat similar way.[5] The word "convite" means invite, a board or "junta" in that context.[6]
Use
The term is used in the names of some Haitian and diaspora NGOs, and even of several Haitian political parties.
As a Dance
It can also refer to a style of Haitian music and dance associated with work parties,[7][8] possibly being a form of influence on Rara music,[9] and the sense of solidarity has also been compared to that of hip-hop culture.[10]
Kombit dans (Dance troupes) perform at all facets of events and festivals of society.
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