NORTH MIAMI, FLA. (WSVN) - The City of North Miami kept up their annual tradition for the New Year, serving up a tasty dish to ring in the New Year and honor their Haitian community.
The city hosted the Soup Joumou Celebration at the Joe Celestin Community Center, Thursday morning.
The dish — a point of pride for the Haitian community — consists of a stew of beef, vegetables and squad, which symbolizes freedom and independence.
The annual event commemorates Haiti’s independence in 1804 and is meant to foster pride and unity across the community.
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