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A TimTim.Live Global Initiative
International Week of Gratitude
Connecting cities through music, tourism, culture, entrepreneurship, education, hospitality, and friendship.
One World. One Family. Forever.
This is not an effort to export Haitian culture to the world. It begins with something simpler: one person saying thank you — to Haiti, to America, and to every place that welcomed him.
Read the Founding Principle →What is International Week of Gratitude?
International Week of Gratitude is a city-led international cultural initiative developed by TimTim.Live Global. Each participating location presents locally relevant programming celebrating its people, culture, history, tourism, hospitality, businesses, artists, students, and communities.
The week may include concerts, cultural exhibitions, university talks, business forums, food experiences, tourism activities, community service, youth programs, and a signature White Guitar celebration.
“Gratitude has no passport.”
The White Guitar Journey
A message from Pierre-Richard Augustin
Born in Les Cayes, Haiti, and arriving in the United States at the age of twelve, my life has been shaped by people, places, cultures, and opportunities across the world.
Haiti gave me my roots. America helped shape my future. And throughout my journey, the world has given me friendships, opportunities, lessons, memories, and dreams that continue to influence who I am today.
Through International Week of Gratitude, I want to return to the communities and people who became meaningful chapters in that journey—not to ask for anything, but simply to give something back.
With my signature White Guitar and the music of TimTim.Live Konpa, I hope to visit these places with one simple message:
Thank you.
Thank you for the opportunities.
Thank you for the friendships.
Thank you for the lessons.
Thank you for being part of the journey.
But the vision extends far beyond my personal story.
My hope is for International Week of Gratitude to grow into an annual global tradition—one week each year when cities, communities, businesses, families, and individuals pause to recognize the people who helped shape their stories.
What begins as one person’s journey of gratitude can become a worldwide movement—reminding us that behind every achievement, every opportunity, and every dream fulfilled, there are people who opened doors, offered encouragement, shared knowledge, or simply believed in someone.
One week. Thousands of cities. Millions of stories. One universal message: Thank you.
“I left searching for opportunity. I return carrying a White Guitar, TimTim.Live Konpa, and a heart full of gratitude.”
Read the full White Guitar Journey →See every place I've set foot →
A Week, City by City
A configurable seven-day framework. Every host city adapts the specifics — the core categories stay the same around the world.
Day 1
City Welcome
- • Opening ceremony
- • Civic welcome
- • Recognition of partners
- • Local cultural presentation
Day 2
Youth & Schools
- • Children's music workshops
- • Gratitude writing
- • Student performances
- • Youth entrepreneurship
Day 3
Universities & Gratitude Talks
- • International friendship
- • Immigration & entrepreneurship
- • Culture & technology
- • Host-city cultural identity
Day 4
Business & Entrepreneurship
- • Chambers of commerce
- • Startup showcases
- • Trade & creative-economy discussions
- • Tourism economy
Day 5
Museums & Culture
- • Haiti Meets the Host City
- • Photography & film
- • History & storytelling
- • Migration & cultural connections
Day 6
Taste of Gratitude
- • Taste of Haiti
- • Taste of the host country
- • Restaurant & hotel partners
- • Culinary collaborations
Day 7
White Guitar Concert
- • TimTim.Live Konpa
- • Local artists & dancers
- • Gratitude awards
- • Gratitude Tree ceremony
Day 7 — Signature closing event
The White Guitar Concert
A musical thank-you letter to every host city.
Every concert brings TimTim.Live Konpa together with the music, culture, artists, and stories of the host location. Haiti and America meet the host city through music. The host city shares its culture. TimTim.Live shares its journey — together, they create a new cultural conversation.
The concert can occur with or without Pierre physically present, through TimTim.Live Certified DJs, licensed local artists, official recordings, founder video, and a global livestream feed. No one may impersonate Pierre-Richard Augustin or the TimTim.Live brand.
Founding Host Locations
27 places tied to the founder's own life story — the beginning of a list that will grow to hundreds of future host cities.
0 confirmed today — every other location below is proposed, invited, or in discussion. See the status badge on each card.
Les Cayes, Haiti
Where Gratitude Begins
Birthplace, family, identity, roots — this is where Pierre-Richard's life began.
Port-au-Prince, Haiti
Haiti to the World
Haiti's major cultural and national center, and an important part of the Konpa story.
Pointe-à-Pitre, Guadeloupe
The First Door to the World
The first international destination while traveling from Haiti toward France.
Paris, France
Education Without Borders
International education and a childhood dream.
New York City, United States
Konpa, Immigration & Global Friendship
The American immigrant journey, education, the Haitian diaspora, and Konpa's cultural recognition.
Washington, D.C., United States
Opportunity & Gratitude
Opportunity, entrepreneurship, and international relationships along the Haitian-American journey.
Florida, United States
The Dream Was Delayed — Not Denied
The 888 Lucky Beer launch dream, delayed by COVID and being responsibly rebuilt.
Boston / Massachusetts, United States
The Dream Before the Dream
The White Guitar story and an early U.S. chapter — bought at about eighteen, with a dream of forming a band.
Montréal, Canada
Haiti Abroad, Family Abroad
A major Haitian diaspora community and Francophone cultural connection.
Kingston, Jamaica
Music With a Message
Bob Marley and reggae's influence during high school.
Yaoundé, Cameroon
Families Connect Continents
A family connection through Pierre's wife.
Lagos, Nigeria
The Rhythm Returns Home
African musical heritage, creativity, and entrepreneurship.
Beijing, China
Friendship Beyond Borders
Friendship, hospitality, and international business — including the JD.com opportunity.
Shanghai, China
Entrepreneurship as Friendship
The 888 Craft Beer launch into China.
Chongqing, China
Building the Future Together
Future friendship, innovation, and cultural exchange.
Tokyo, Japan
Sharing Ideas With the World
A personal visit and international press and business relationships.
Seoul, South Korea
A Chapter Still Being Written
Personal travel and part of the Asian journey.
Taipei, Taiwan
A Chapter Still Being Written
Personal travel and part of the Asian business and cultural journey.
Mexico City, Mexico
Neighbors Become Family
Personal travel and friendship across the Americas.
London, United Kingdom
A Chapter Still Being Written
Personal travel and part of the global journey.
Stockholm, Sweden
Encouragement Can Renew a Dream
A strong, positive response to 888 Craft Beer.
Dhaka, Bangladesh
Technology, Partnership & Friendship
A long-term working relationship with Pierre's Chief Technology Officer.
Bangalore / Bengaluru, India
Technology, Entrepreneurship & Global Business
A business trip centered on technology and entrepreneurship.
New Delhi, India
A Brief Stop, A Lasting Memory
A brief stayover on the return to the United States — gratitude isn't measured by how long we stay.
Maldives
Different People. Different Cultures. The Same Tropical Sun.
A tropical environment that reminded Pierre of Haiti — island culture, sea, tourism, and hospitality.
Brussels, Belgium
A Chapter Still Being Written
An early chapter of the beer-business journey, before the company launch.
Netherlands
A Chapter Still Being Written
Amsterdam and a still-unconfirmed southern Dutch city hold part of this story.
Core Values
Gratitude
Recognize the people, places, and communities that shape our lives.
Hospitality
Welcome visitors with dignity, warmth, and respect.
Friendship
Build meaningful relationships across cultures.
Music
Use music as a universal language.
Tourism
Invite people to discover host cities.
Culture
Celebrate local identity and respectful exchange.
Entrepreneurship
Support businesses, creators, innovators, and opportunity.
Education
Engage students, universities, teachers, and lifelong learning.
Community Service
Leave each host city stronger than before.
Peace
Promote human connection without partisan political messaging.
Become a Founding Partner
International Week of Gratitude is not a request for charity. It is an invitation to partnership — international visibility, tourism and cultural audiences, hospitality, employee engagement, community goodwill, and city-by-city activation.
Selection of legal counsel, insurance brokers, and other professional advisers is underway. No sponsor, partner, or adviser is named publicly until a signed agreement is in place.
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✈️ Tourism & Hospitality
For tourism boards, hotels & airlines
🎓 Culture & Education
Gratitude Talks and the Haiti Meets... museum program
🇭🇹 Haiti to the World
Haiti and the diaspora as builders of the movement
🛡️ Governance & Transparency
Financial accountability, safety, and anti-corruption principles
🎸 Artists & Certified DJs
Apply to represent TimTim.Live Konpa in your own city
📰 Newsroom
Founder updates, host city news, and press releases
🗂️ Media Center
Founder bio, brand assets, and press contact
Questions & Answers
What is International Week of Gratitude?+
An annual, city-led international celebration connecting communities through music, tourism, culture, education, entrepreneurship, hospitality, and friendship — a TimTim.Live Global initiative.
Is this a Haitian cultural movement?+
No. It's not a Haitian movement, an American movement, or a movement belonging to any single nation or culture. It begins as one person saying thank you — to Haiti, to America, and to every place that welcomed him along the way. See the Founding Principle for the full statement.
Is it political or religious?+
No. International Week of Gratitude is intentionally non-political, non-partisan, and non-religious in its governance. It's open to all nationalities, cultures, faiths, and backgrounds.
Is a city on this page confirmed as a host?+
Not unless it's marked "Confirmed Host." Every other status — Proposed, Invited, In Discussion, Provisional — means exactly that: a location we're exploring, not a signed agreement.
What is the White Guitar?+
The White Guitar is the emotional symbol of the founder's story — bought at about eighteen with a dream of forming a band, sold years later, and now returning as the centerpiece of the closing concert in every host city.
Can my city apply to host a future edition?+
Yes — see "Host a Gratitude Week." Mayor's offices, tourism boards, chambers of commerce, universities, museums, hotel associations, and local producers can all start an application.
How are sponsors and partners involved?+
Through the Partners & Sponsors program. No sponsor logo or partner name is shown publicly until a signed agreement is in place.
Can I donate or invest?+
Community support and partnership inquiries are welcome through Contact. Any future investment opportunity would be offered only through appropriate legal documentation and in compliance with applicable securities laws — nothing on this site is an offer to sell or a solicitation to purchase any security.
International Week of Gratitude is currently in development. Proposed host locations, venues, dates, governments, sponsors, artists, programs, and partners are subject to confirmation, contract, permits, financing, insurance, and applicable local laws. A location shown on this page is not a confirmed host unless specifically marked "Confirmed Host." References to companies, institutions, and government entities do not imply endorsement unless expressly stated.
International Week of Gratitude
One World. One Family. Forever.
