fanal

Here is a picture of several fanales that were constructed for Christmas in Haiti. Fanals come in different forms and shapes. They are sold in the streets.

This tradition of Fanale in Haiti originated from the people who used to work at night in the dark. In order to see where they were going, they used candles, and the fanale came as a way to protect the candle from the wind. The tradition evolved in Haiti and became a Christmas tradition.

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This is an example of a Light House or Fanal in Haiti built for Christmas. The construction of Fanaux during the Christmas season is something that is left only to the pros, the real artists, the well known builders in the neighborhood

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Here is a picture of a Fanal or Lamp Nwel. This is a tradition that was very popular, the construction of Fanale. Fanals are usually built by professionals during Christmas season in Haiti. It requires skills and experience to deliver a good fanal.

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Here is a picture of several Fanales alligned in the streets of Port-au-Prince, Haiti. The fanals are popular in Haiti during Christmas. Young boys buy them and walk at night as a was to celebrated Christmas or Nwel in Haiti.

Fanales have evolved from being a simple box to now taking shapes such as churches, school, etc

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