Carnival is to Haiti what Mardi Gras is to New Orleans. I had the pleasure of experiencing it in 2008, in the capitol, in the coastal town of Les Cayes, and in Port Salut, a tiny ocean village. It was exciting everywhere. So, it's a true indication of the enormity of the earthquake's devastation that Port-au-Prince canceled "Kanaval" for 2010. This year's Kanaval was originally scheduled for Feb. 14-16.
Haitian music groups like Ram and Carimi write new songs every year just for Kanaval. I looked up the History of Haitian Carnival and got this great website with carnival music. I know how much the Haitians love their carnival so I'm sure it will be bigger than ever in 2011.
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