Les Cayes, the biggest winner in Haiti for 2012 with the Carnival

Every inch of the Island is lavished with the golden colors of Carnival, be it Port-Au-Prince or any other part of Haiti, escaping the festivities is impossible. In 2012, the entire Carnival event will take place in the third city of Haiti, Les Cayes.

Naturally with such a host and variety of people flocking to the entire region of the South in Haiti, a huge boost in the economy would be hoped for.

The festivities also hold a more religious significance, as the last day of Carnival Mardi-Gras begins, all meat is consumed and festive indulgence taken advantage of, as the following penitential season lasts for 40 days with no consumption of meat.

Les Cayes is also the first city other than the notorious Port-au-Prince to host the huge carnival, and is the third largest city in the Island.

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