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.”
Bahamian officials have barred Haitian visitors from entering their country for 21 days, saying Haiti’s carnival during the pandemic poses a risk. The ban started on Monday.
For the first time ever, Haiti’s national carnival is being held in Port-de-Paix, a city in the Northwestern Department. The…
At least 133 people were killed and 551 injured during opposition-led protests between October 2018 and December 2019, according to the United Nations.
President Jovenel Moïse has selected Port-de-Paix, Haiti’s third most populous city, as the location of the 2021 carnival festivities. The celebration will take place Feb. 14 to 16, 2021 along 3 Rivieres Boulevard.
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