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~GALRI~

A major contribution to the life of public spaces is made by the Galri (porch) in practice the actual “living room” of Haitian buildings.  For climatic and cultural reasons, Haitians perform many of their living and social activities functions outside, in the Galri, sheltered from the sun and the rain.  The interior of the house mainly serves as a place to rest and to store possessions.

In denser urban areas the Galri can be two stories or more tall, wrapping around buildings, and even linking separate buildings.  Their often intricately detailed ornament manifests the character and identity of their builders, owners and residents, as well as that of the cities and towns themselves.

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