Haiti is the only country in the Caribbean that had carnival during the novel coronavirus pandemic. To the puzzlement of many people observing social distancing precautions, the theme of the three-day traditional party that began Sunday is: “Let’s put our shoulders side by side so Haiti can be free.”
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