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Haiti - Social : D-1, Carnival of Flowers 2014, the Government finances only 15%
26/07/2014 11:00:39

Haiti - Social : D-1, Carnival of Flowers 2014, the Government finances only 15%
On the occasion of great festivities of Carnival of flowers, to be held in Port-au-Prince on 27, 28 and 29 July 2014, the Prime Minister, Laurent Lamothe, wishes to the revelers and all those who contribute to the radiance of this cultural and popular events a merry carnival.

The Head of Government stressed that "Carnival is the showcase of our culture, our art, our craft, our popular traditions, which intersect to create a spectacle of beauty and wonder.

It is also and above all the attractive pole of tourism, one of the priority projects of the administration Martelly and Lamothe government towards social and economic recovery of our country."


The Prime Minister, in his capacity as President of the Superior Council of the National Police (CSPN), ensures the general public and in particular revelers that all safety measures have been taken for the smooth running of the Carnival.

Laurent Lamothe calls for "festive spirit and communion of all Haitians, especially revelers for these popular and artistic festivities take place in the quiet, peace, fraternity and solidarity."

According to Grégory Sabba, the President of the Organizing Committee, everything is almost ready for the start this Sunday of the Carnival of Flowers. Friday all were at work to finalize the 142 stands, each with a capacity of 120 people. Recalling that 12 musical groups (Anbyans, Barikad Crew, Carimi, Chalè, Djakout #1, Koudjay, Kreyol La, K-Zino, Rockfam, Team Lobey, T-Micky and T-Vice), 3 allegorical floats, 9 queens and 15 walking bands will take part in the parade. Furthermore he stated that the cost of this event is 85 million gourdes, 85% funded by the private sector, noting hat each stand was rented at a price of 350,000 gourdes.

Finally, remember that by presidential decree dated July 17, 2014, are declared holidays and not worked for the festivities of Carnival of Flowers the day Monday, July 28, 2014, starting at noon and that of Tuesday, July 29, 2014, in its entirety.

Like every year, follow the Carnival of Flowers Live on : www.Haitilibre.com

See also :
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-11666-haiti-social-d-2-official-launch-of-the-carnival-of-flowers-2014.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-11644-haiti-notice-d-5-carnival-of-flowers-2014-nonworking-days.html
https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-11626-haiti-tourism-things-are-moving-everywhere.html

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