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Newer generation reminded of roots by statues of iconic figures that went unnoticed for long time.

By Gabriel Elizondo, Al Jazeera

Most countries have statues to honour iconic figures of the past, but in Haiti, statues of former heroes often go unnoticed. However, for the younger generation, they are now becoming a reminder of their roots. Al Jazeera’s Gabriel Elizondo reports from Port-au-Prince.

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