Haiti Carnaval Nouvelles

News and Information about Carnival in Haiti

"Carnaval des Fleurs" in Haiti, A Brief History

PHOTO: Haiti Carnaval des Fleurs 2014 - Day 3

Carnaval des Fleurs, or "Carnival of Flowers," is a vibrant summer festival in Haiti that celebrates the nation's rich flora and cultural heritage. Held annually in late July in the capital city, Port-au-Prince, this event showcases colorful parades, music, dance, and elaborate costumes, drawing both locals and tourists into a lively celebration.

Historical Roots of Carnaval des Fleurs in Haiti

The modern revival of Carnaval des Fleurs in Haiti is closely associated with President Michel Martelly, who reintroduced the festival after the 2010 earthquake. However, the event itself has historical roots that precede his administration.

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Haiti: Composition du Comite Mixte du Carnaval des Fleurs 2013

Ce document présente la liste des membres du comité chargé de l'organisation du Carnaval des Fleurs 2013, selon une note publiée par le gouvernement haïtien.

Président :
Grégory Saba

Vice-présidente :
Stéphanie St-Louis

Membres :
- Maryse Noel
- Gritz Marie Lydie Cironel Charles
- Albert Chancy
- Philippe Cinéas
- Réginald Delva
- Elza Baussan Noel
- Rachel Moscoso Denis
- Gonzague Day

Présidente d'honneur :
Josette Darguste

Vice-présidente d'honneur :
Stéphanie Balmir Villedrouin

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Haiti : Composition du Comite Mixte du Carnaval des Fleurs 2012

Ce document présente la liste des membres du comité chargé de l'organisation du Carnaval des Fleurs 2012, selon une note publiée par le gouvernement haïtien.

Président :
Jean-Dany Pierre François (Secteur privé)

Vice-présidente :
Josette Darguste (Ministère du Tourisme)

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PHOTOS: The City of Gonaives Planting New Trees on Both Sides of Road...

Gonaives Haiti - Landscaping - As you enter the city of Gonaives this weekend for Kanaval 2014, you will notice new trees planted along the sidewalks, on both sides, on Route Nationale #1...

I saw holes being dug on the sidewalks all week long. At first, I thought they were for light poles... Now I know... They are for trees...

With a little tender loving care, in a few years, there will be some much needed shades on the Gonaives Sidewalks...

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AUDIO: Sweet Micky Haiti Kanaval 2016 Preview, Listen...

PHOTO: Haiti - President Martelly nan Kanaval 2014 - Gonaives Haiti - dezyem jou-a

Your Attention Please... Sweet Micky is making a come back for Haiti Kanaval 2016... Listen to this sneak preview of the Sweet Micky Kanaval 2016 jingle... Listen...

O Ohhh... Men Micky a...
O Ohhh... Men Micky a...
O Ohhh... Men Micky a...
LOL... Chandmas Mele...

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Haiti - Premier Jour KANAVAL 2016 la SISPANN dapre office Premier Minis la

PHOTO: Haiti Kanaval Jacmel 2016

Denye Nouvel... Haiti - Premier Jour KANAVAL 2016 la SISPANN wi laa, dapre sa office Premier Minis Evans Paul fè konnen...

ENGLISH: The Prime Minister announced that the carnival festivities of the first fat day, Sunday, Feb. 7, has been suspended in Port-au-Prince, "because of complications related events marking the end of the presidential term on the same day," Le Nouvelliste says. What do you think about that?

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FLASH: Haiti Kanaval - DJAKOUT #1 PAP Patisipe nan Pakou Kanaval 2016 la...

PHOTO: Haiti - Shabba Djakout #1 ak Tonton Bicha - Kanaval 2014 Gonaives

Haiti Kanaval 2016 Update -- Group Djakout #1 anonce yo pap patisipe nan pakou Kanaval 2016 la sou Chandmas paske yo di: "sa t ap vrèman iresponsab bò kote pa nou si pou n pa ta konsidere lavi ak sekirite moun sa yo ki gen pou swiv nou nan pakou defile Kanaval la."

ENGLISH: Haitian music group Djakout #1 announced they will not participate in the 2016 Kanaval festivities... See the ENGLISH Version of the Press Release below...

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FLASH: Haiti Kanaval - T-Vice PAP Patisipe nan Pakou Kanaval 2016 la...

Photo Kanaval 2014 - Gonaives Haiti - dezyem jou-a

Haiti Kanaval 2016 Update -- Group T-Vice anonce yo pap patisipe nan pakou Kanaval 2016 la sou Chandmas paske yo pa vle riske mete lavi fanatik T-Vice yo an danje akoz tension politik yo ki genyen nan peyi a nan moman an...

ENGLISH: Haitian music group T-Vice announces they will not participate in the 2016 Kanaval festivities because they do not want to put the lives of their fans in danger due to the current political situation in Haiti...

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Haiti - 4 Days Before KANAVAL 2016, NO STANDS at Champs-De-Mars

Kanaval 2015 - Stands Construction - Champs-de-Mars Haiti - 14 Fev 2015

Haiti Kanaval 2016 Update -- Four (4) days fefore the KANAVAL festivities are scheduled to begin, There are absolutely NO STANDS being built at Champs-De-Mars... Will there be a Kanaval this year???

KREYOL: Haiti Kanaval - 4 jou avan Dimanche Kanaval la, poko gen yon grenn stand ki konstwi sou Champs-de-Mars... Eske ap gen kanaval ane sa a? Kisa ou panse de sa???

What do you think about that?

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PHOTOS: Jacmel Haiti Kanaval 2016 - Sunday, LOOK...

PHOTO: Haiti Kanaval Jacmel 2016

We have Some PHOTOS for you from the Jacmel Haiti Kanaval 2016... Gade photo... many photos courtesy of the Haiti Ministry of Culture, Look at all the photos here...

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