From Canada, Nay Mizik is showcasing Haitian cuisine on TikTok

Creator Scheneider Clerveaux, also known as Nay Mizik, showcases Haitian dishes on TikTok and says he is proud to share the country's culture through its food. Originally from Haiti, he now lives in Canada. He explains that his grandmother passed on his love for cooking.

Everyday dishes, visually polished

Rice, bean sauce, and legim are among his favorite things to prepare. These are staples of Haitian eating habits. Clerveaux doesn't just want to show cooking techniques. He also looks for sequences that are beautiful to watch, where the presentation of the plate takes center stage. This approach aligns with a general trend in online culinary content, where colors, image composition, and editing rhythm matter to the audience.

Support from Haitian internet users

According to Clerveaux, Haitian internet users support him by watching his videos, commenting on them, and reacting to them. These exchanges maintain a connection between the creator and an audience that shares cultural references. They can also introduce other viewers to dishes they were previously unfamiliar with.

A personal journey, not a portrait of all Haitian cuisine

This visibility does not amount to a complete representation of Haitian gastronomy. The country's culinary traditions vary by region, family, and local practices. A creator's content reflects their own tastes and experiences.

Nay Mizik's content is shaped by a childhood in Carrefour, family ties in Jacmel, culinary training in Argentina, and a career pursued in Canada. His approach to cultural transmission takes the form of entertainment videos, made to be watched quickly on social media.