Bainet, a Paradise on Earth in Haiti

The people of Bainet, big-hearted and friendly, travel by horses, mules, or on foot. Because the village is not on a power grid, the community uses kerosene lamps at night. With no TV or radio available, families often gather together and regale one another with stories. They hand down folklore from grandparents to parents, children, grandchildren, and even great-grandchildren in some instances.

Two assets that define Bainet are purified water from fresh-running springs, and a lack of deforestation happening in the region. The beaches of the village have also never been touched by development projects, or hordes of tourists sunning there.

The infrastructure of the village is strong. Christian ministries and Bainet expatriates have made donations to aid in school-building projects, healthcare facilities, and some road construction. Several more projects are in the pipeline to make the village more modern.

Bainet people are an ethnic blend of African, Arabic, and French bloodlines. A particular racial mix among them is called Marabou. These people have exquisite mahogany-hued skin and beautiful hazel, blue, or green eyes.

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