Konbit
Haitian Creole term for co-operation
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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
Use
The term is used in the names of some Haitian and diaspora NGOs, and even of several Haitian political parties.
As a dance
| Native name | Haitian Creole: Koumbite |
|---|---|
| Genre | Haitian Vodou |
| Origin | Kingdom of Dahomey dokpwe |
| Related dances | Rada Rite (Zepaule, Nago, Mahi, Ibo) |
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.
See also
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