The poverty and great beauty of Haiti, together. The tree is probably African tulip tree, which is lovely though invasive.
Credit: Garrett Crawford.
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The tree is a Poinciana, Delonix regia, also called Flamboyant Tree. Both it and the African Tulip Tree are common around Brisbane, and yes, the tulip tree is now a declared weed here (and not nearly as attractive as the poinciana anyway).