"Haiti itself was also photographed, some of the streets, some of the mountains, rivers, streams, etc. were photographed before talking with me about how I felt about Haiti. Then the camera went to our voodoo temple and saw a serious ceremony, a real ceremony"
- Katherine Dunham
About this Quote
Katherine Dunham's quote talks to the value of understanding Haiti through more than just words. By photographing the streets, mountains, rivers, and streams of Haiti, the video camera had the ability to catch the appeal of the country and the culture of its people. In addition, the camera had the ability to record a serious voodoo event, which is a considerable part of Haitian culture. This quote speaks with the value of comprehending a culture through more than just words, but likewise through visuals. By capturing the beauty of Haiti and its culture, the camera was able to offer a more comprehensive understanding of the country. This quote highlights the importance of understanding a culture through more than simply words, but likewise through visuals.
This quote is written / told by Katherine Dunham between June 22, 1909 and May 21, 2006. She was a famous Dancer from USA.
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