Haiti - FLASH : Beginning of the National Carnival this Monday (details)

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Haiti - FLASH : Beginning of the National Carnival this Monday (details)
08/02/2016 08:14:06

After the cancellation Sunday, February 7, of the first day fat, "due to complications related to events marking the end of the presidential term the same day" according the terms of statement of the Primature, the carnival festivities will start according to our information this Monday, February 8, from 4:00 p.m. at the Champ de Mars.

The Musical groups taking part in the National Carnival, which takes place around the theme "Ayiti Tout Tan" are in order of appearance for this February 8 : Kreyòl La, Bèl Plezi, Rockfam, Mass Konpa, Barikad Crew, Carimi & Mikaben, Boukman Eksperyans.

The walking bands for this February 8, are in order of appearance : Relax Band, Fashion Matté, Original Bèl Bèbèt, New York New York, An Gran Jan, Soul Rasta, Jaguar, Patty Cool, 620 Ans, 4X4 Tabou Band, Tèt Kole, Beceba, Biznis Pa'm, Dieu Du Ciel, Style Kè Kal.

The course for the groups and walking bands is as follows: Departure from Stade Sylvio Cator, then they will direct on the Street Oswal Durand until Boulevard Jean-Jacques Dessalines, then to the Street Paul VI. They will then make few meters on Street Monseigneur Guilloux before engaging on the Avenue de la République front the National Palace, until the street Capois, they will take to complete the course at the Street St-Honoré.

Follow live like every year on HaitiLibre.com, the National Carnival (Monday 8 and Tuesday, February 9, 2016). An appointment not to be missed. Happy Carnival to all !

Note that "complications" mentioned by the Primature without further details in its press release, make reference to the thousands of demonstrators who responded to the call of the opposition parties to celebrate their victory: the departure of President Martelly.

A protest that turned violent at the Champ de Mars, when demonstrators attempted to vandalize the Carnival stands. The forces of order have intervened quickly under stone throwing and had to use tear gas to disperse the protesters and restore order. It is reported at least one injured by stone throwing and several arrests.

HL/ HaitiLibre