Since last year, I intended to go to carnival in Haiti as I have done the many years gone by. Anyhow, I had to change my plan due to the earthquakes.
Still, I did go to see what had left in the country after all the terrible news I got from international news agencies.
Nevertheless, when I got there, the situation was thoroughly overwhelming.
The money I had with for "bamboche", I had to share with my people.
I do know that there was a rumor of a carnival 2011, but was unsure whether this was feasible.
Now that you have given reassurance that the festivities will be on, I will have to contact a few friends to find out if they are in the mood for carnival or whether Haiti can host a truly enjoyable carnival.
Maybe carnival in Jacmel though petite, should be the way to go.
Having whet my appetite, I wonder whether I have sufficient time to make it there.
Wow, its hard to say. The money can be used in so many other places. BUT, a celebration would lift the spirits of so many people up greatly. I think... read more >
J Wag, 23-Feb-11 8:36 am
Good morning woodring, I would like to go to haiti to get in touch with people there, to practice my creole and also to help as much as I can.Let me... read more >
Danny, 23-Feb-11 8:44 am
I agree w/ J Wag, the money could be used to help feed those hungry people that still need lots of help. I dont know if some of the people would... read more >
Astride, 23-Feb-11 8:54 am
Good morning woodring, One more thing. I was trying to tell you yesterday in response to my preference of which language I prefer you to write and I... read more >
Danny, 23-Feb-11 8:55 am
Since last year, I intended to go to carnival in Haiti as I have done the many years gone by. Anyhow, I had to change my plan due to the... read more >
David Grant, 23-Feb-11 9:20 am
First of All let me ask you this, are you Haitian? Have you been to Haiti before? is your parent Haitian? Tell me about your interest there read more >
CARNAVAL IN THIS YR.WHO PROMOTE THIS MUST BE OUT OF THEIR MIND. HAITIANS NEEDS MONEY FOR MEDICINES, HOUSES AND LOT OF THINGS TO START. I LOVED... read more >
Charmaine, 23-Feb-11 11:18 am
I think the carnival program would come very handy because it would bring financial resources to Haitian people who are right this minute... read more >
Myrtho, 23-Feb-11 11:34 am
THAT'S A SHAME AFTER WHAT WE WENT THROUGHT DID THEY KNOWN THAT 2 EARTHQUAKES JUST HAPPENNING RECENTLY ONE IN FIJI AND ANOTHER ONE IN NEW ZEALAND... read more >