Konbit

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. 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.