PORT-AU-PRINCE, Haiti - CARIFESTA, which is the largest cultural and artistic event in the
Caribbean, has fused all forms of expression of Latin America and the
Caribbean since 1972.
As a result, it
has become a major multicultural and international event that
increasingly attracts countries from other continents.
The Caribbean
is a meeting place for people around the world, a witness of the
crossroad of nations, of different migrations by will or force, of life
invented a thousand times, shaped through the fusion of different
cultures.
CARIFESTA
celebrates diversity and similarity; talent and brotherhood. It gives
artists the opportunity to discuss, share experiences, learn from one
another and share their knowledge and traditions.
All men and
women are alike in their beauty. Armed with this strong belief, Haiti
opens its doors to welcome the Caribbean and the world from
August 21st to
August 30th, 2015.
CARIFESTA XII activities will be held
in five (5) cities across the island: Port-au-Prince, Jacmel,
Cap-Haitian, Gonaives, and Cayes.
All disciplines will be featured: dance, cuisine, fashion, cinema, visual arts, literature, music, theater, arts and crafts.
CARICOM
CARICOM (Caribbean Community) - the 14
member countries, including Haiti - has taken all the necessary steps
to ensure that this 12th edition in Haiti continues to fulfill the
legacy of CARIFESTA being a Great Cultural and Artistic event since
1972.
Accommodation
Haiti is able to accommodate its many guests at the 12th edition of CARIFESTA from
August 21 to
August 30, 2015.Agreements have been made with the hotels for special packages and attractive rates for CARIFESTA season.
Impacts
Government funding has been allocated
to make this great international event possible in Haiti. The event will
also be supported by private sector sponsors.
CARIFESTA in Haiti is an incredible opportunity for our artists and creators.CARIFESTA will have a positive impact on various sectors of national life.We can rely on CARIFESTA to enhance our image, especially in the Caribbean.
The Grand Market
The Great Market is a giant space for
exhibitions from a variety of artistic categories as well as a center of
activities for the youth, which will take place in Champs de Mars for
10 days throughout the event will be among the flagship activities of
CARIFESTA's.
Our roots, our culture, our common future!
