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Don Kato of the Band Brothers Posse

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

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Don Kato problem for ALORAL Kanaval

Don Kato problem for ALORAL Kanaval

We have learned that the popular Kanaval star DON KATO will not be participating in the Haiti National Kanaval in the city of Cap-Haitian. The Government of Michel Martelly was not happy with his Kanaval ALORA that was very critical to the government.

Heis is seen as being anti-government and the government has decided to keep him out as he does not want to sell negative image of the country while they are trying to promote tourism

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The 2013 Haiti national carnival in Cap-Haitian

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.

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Jacmel Carnival or Kanaval

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

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Brothers Posse - and its Kanaval 2013

Brothers Posse - and its Kanaval 2013

Here is a picture of Brothers Posse. This is the musical band that managed to become very critical to President Michel Martelly specially in Carnival 2012 and 2013.

There were sosme issues in 2013 as to whether or not to let Brothers Posse participate in National Kanaval in Cap-Haitien. Obviously, the Government did not like the idea to let Brothers Posse to make things harder for them.

Posse who made a popular Kanaval this year to be excluded from the list.

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Jacmel Carnival

Jacmel Carnival

Here is one of the famous masks in a Jacmel Carnival.

You can see at that time the artwork of so many artists in the city, including hundreds of huge colorful masks made with paper mache that are amazingly decorated.

The city of Jacmel is one of the major production centers for beautiful Haitian arts and crafts.

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The political dimension in Haitian carnival

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

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Madi Gras Ciray

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

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The story of Chaloska and Carnival

The story of Chaloska and Carnival

Here is a picture of the famous Chaloska. This came from the story of Chief Charles Oscar in the city of Jacmel. He was a military commander in charge of the police in Jacmel.

Oll you see here in this picture are characteristics of the individual. He was a distinct figure in that Chaloska was tall and strong, with big teeth

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Kanaval des Etudients in Haiti

Kanaval des Etudients in Haiti

Here is a picture of Kanaval des etudients in Haiti

Many people remember the time of Carnival des etudients and think that the flavor is no longer.

This was the time when the various schools in Haiti had a time to demonstrate and sell their school to the public

This was a time in may cities around the country when some of the best carnival floats and music would go around the city with colorful dances and musics

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