Kanaval 2007

For years and years, Haitians have always celebated the "Kanaval" which means Carnival. It is one of the single most important festivities in Haiti. Haitians will come from near and far to commemorate this occasion. Kanaval represent for most Haitians, a time to have fun, to celebrate and more importantly to forget for a brief moment, the harsh realities of life.
Carnival follies haven't a precise time to take place. They usually happen just before the Lent time, the 40 days period that precede the Easter. The catholic Easter date was established by the Niceia's Council, in the year 325. The key to calculate the right time for it is the equinox, the day when the sun trespasses the Equador line, up to the North, and the first Spring day. It is also the first Sunday during or after the year's first full moon.
Kanaval always lasts three days during which everyone comes out to party. It is a mainly a celebration of Haitian culture where Haiti's finest dancers, musicians, artists come together to create an atmosphere of pleasure and fun for the masses. At Kanaval, anything goes, everyone comes together in the spirit of unity for an incredibly good time. The festivities usually start at around five o'clock in the afternoon and end at about six in the morning. There is a lot of dancing and of course a lot of drinking. The food and the music always bring out the best in everyone. There is such an amazing feeling of excitement and bliss.
This year, the Haitian Carnival was an incredible success.