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Carnival or Kanaval
Carnaval Not Profitable for Haitian Economy
Haiti did not begin to hold Carnaval des Fleurs until 2012 after a 39-year absence. The reason is well-known. Carnaval does not make money. But the Haitian government decided to start holding it again last year in the hopes it might be profitable.
The government believes Carnaval stimulates the economy and have the figures to prove it, a 21-million gourde profit for 2012.
Critics say the government is lying; in fact Carnaval posted a net loss of 46 million gourdes instead.
Carnaval des Fleurs Spends More than it Makes
Culture Minister, Dupuy, and Carnaval Chairman, Dany, insist Carnaval has made a profit. Their budget analysis determined Carnaval took in 21 million gourdes.
Independent financial analysts say the opposite: the figures total a loss of 46 million gourdes, more than double the government's profit tally.
Losses are incurred by Carnaval because merchants, who provide services for the event, don't disclose profits to the tax collector. And foreign performers don't spend their earnings in Haiti.
Carnaval des Fleurs Safety Tips
Carnaval des Fleurs will be held July 28th, 29th, and 30th, 2013. Carnaval security offers the following tips to make attendees safe.
• Don't stand near Carnaval des Fleurs parade. Keep on the outside of crowds to avoid pick-pocketing and/or random acts of violence.
• Walk in well-lit areas going and coming from Carnaval des Fleurs. Dark alleys offer thugs a chance to rob, beat, or rape victims.
• Carry a mobile phone and program emergency 114 into it.
• Don't wear bling.
Carnaval des Fleurs in Haiti, Se La Pou La
Carnaval des Fleurs in Haiti with the popular slogan, Se La pou La
Carnaval des Fleurs organizers will hold this year's celebration at Champs des Mars.
With huge crowds anticipated to hear the battle of the Compás bands, motorists must avoid traveling in the south part of Haiti, where overflow congestion may tie up traffic.
Travelers are advised to drive carefully to avoid drunk drivers. To avoid gridlock in the surrounding areas of Carnaval, the public should use their radios for information about the Carnaval route.
Carnival of Flowers 2013, "Yon Ayisyen, Yon pye bwa
After the gala success of the Carnival of Flower in 2012, Haiti is organizing the same even this year that will start on 28th July and end on 30th July. This cultural event will span from Sylvio Cator Stadium to Champ de Mars and will pass through Casernes street and Grand-rue. All arrangements have already been made and the acting Cultural Minister of Haiti, Josette Darguste had a meeting with fashion professionals and various designers to meticulously plan out the event. High security is in place to ensure that event can be concluded with a chaos.
Don Kato of the Band Brothers Posse
Here is a picture of the music star Don kato.
According to information received in our office, Don Kato was told that not to participate in the Cap-Haitian carnival in 2013 and will not be given a float. Literally, his group Brothers posse is out of the Carnival this year.
The decision was made by the Carnival committee. There is a rumor out there that the decision was made by President himself
The 2013 Haiti national carnival in Cap-Haitian
This is the first time that Haiti national carnival is taking place in Cap-Haitian. we have some of the most popular musical bands included in the list. Tey are: Ambyans, Barikad Crew, Brothers Posse, Carimi, Djakout # 1, Koudjay, Kreyòl La, Rockfam, Septentrional, T-Micky, T-Vice, Team Lòbòy, Tropicana and Vwadèzil.
Jacmel Carnival or Kanaval
The Carnival in Jacmel, an event that should not be missed.
You will have an opportunity to meet great craftsmen, designers of giant masks, who usually describe the social reality of Haiti,
Also while you are in Jacmel, you can visit some of the great beaches such as Kabik, Ti Mouillage, Raymond des Bains, the fall of Bassin Bleu or to the Cascades Pichon
The political dimension in Haitian carnival
The Carnival in Haiti as well as in many countries of the world has many observable and unique elements which make the carnival something that is specific to each country.
In Haiti, our carnival many features which make it recognizable even to those who are not very familiar with it.
Carnival in Haiti has a very strong political dimension which is found in many of the songs as well as the carnival costumes
Madi Gras Ciray
I have not been able to fing meaning of "Madi Gras Ciray", in another term, people who just paint themselves in black as a Carnival Costume. Does anyone have a meaning for it?
I was told that this custume is popular in Haitian Carnival . Why would you paint yourself in such a way for the Carnival