A cook turns ribs over a smoking grill in Grand Case, waiters carry chilled rosé across the sand at Orient Bay, and a small boat leaves Cul-de-Sac with beach bags stacked near the bow. By late afternoon, couples are walking between galleries and restaurants while the lights come on along Boulevard de Grand Case. You […]
Above: several of the carnival kings and queens (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Haiti began its national carnival celebration in the city of Les Cayes Sunday. The celebrations, which followed last week’s fete in Jacmel, included the crowning of a number of carnival kings and queens. Haitian President Michel Martelly was on hand […]
Above: Carnival in Jacmel (Photo: OP) By the Caribbean Journal staff Following last week’s carnival celebrations in Jacmel, Haiti is readying for its national carnival Sunday in the city of Les Cayes. The carnival celebration, which draws Haitians from around the country and from across the Diaspora, will last until Feb. 21. On Friday, when […]
