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Little Haitian Boys perform an impromptu number on bamboo horns hoping passing tourists will toss them a few coins
Little Haitian Boys perform an impromptu number on bamboo horns hoping passing tourists will toss them a few coins

Little Haitian Boys perform an impromptu number on bamboo horns hoping passing tourists will toss them a few coins

Date2/20/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: Little Haitian Boys perform an impromptu number on bamboo horns hoping passing tourists will toss them a few coins. Poverty on the island is staggering but cruise ship passengers aren't allowed to catch more than a glimpse as they're shepherded by limousine from shop to souvenir stand to local sights. Despite the conditions under which they have to live the ordinary people of the island; particularly the villagers; are gentle and polite to strangers; though shy.
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CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0117387F
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