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Feb 27, 2009

News from Cite Soleil, time 4:30pm.
Carnival parade in the City.
In fact, On occasion of festivity Pre-Carnival the mayors of the cite soleil got pleasure in a view to organized a festival moment for the population. There were different bands from all colors but no jazz there. Many people were leaving their zone to go to the streets to assist that kind of things. Because it's making a long that the city has ever known a such parade like this. That's a rejoice moment for many people down there. As usual, there is always pre-Carnival which lasts one month and organize every Sunday. So, the true Carnival last three days at CHAMP DE MARS. Kids, young boys, girls and adults have been happy to enjoy themselves.
Some of them have dressed oneself up, others have made up. Haitians Policeman have been presented but no MUNISTAH. Everything has been good, everybody has been danced and sang without any problem. So, they re-found in all people and all civilization desired to mask. But also the one to make up. The put tatoos and make-up were often used at magics end or religious. Everything was done about 8pm and after all people were delighted and got back home in peaceful.

This news conducted by Jean Marcel
Interviewer of People In Need Partnership of Cite Soleil.