Haiti Prepares for Carnival in Cap-Haitien

As part of its decentralization program the government of Haiti (GOH) has implemented since President Martelly assumed office, the city of Cap-Haïtien has been selected to be the venue for Carnival 2013. The event will be held on February 10, 11, and 12.

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Ms. Elsa Baussan, representative from President Martelly's administrative staff, attended a meeting of the North-Area Office of the Ministry of Tourism (MOT) to plan the execution of Carnival in Cap-Haïtien. After the meeting, she spoke with the press, expressing President Martelly's desire tourists become acquainted with the "historical uniqueness of every region of the country"

Ardrouin Zéphyrin, North-Area's MOT representative, elated about the selection of Cap-Haïtien as Carnival's host, has committed all his department's resources to ensure the event is successful.

Mario Dupuy, Minister of Culture for the GOH, explains to the people of Cap-Haïtien hosting Carnival in their city means not only celebrating with food, music, and dance, it means an opportunity for the city to profit from foreign spending during Carnival. He has asked residents to be welcoming towards Carnival visitors, for they are Cap-Haïtien's goodwill ambassadors for three days.

Minister of Tourism, Stephanie Villedrouin, stresses Carnival will be an occasion to promote Haiti's tourist industry. Her department's activities will include offering several tours to highlight Cap-Haïtien's historical spots and best features, among them its pristine beaches.

As Carnival nears, officials of the GOH are traveling to Cap-Haïtien, overseeing the planning of the event and insuring its various components are ready in time for opening- day ceremonies on February 10th.

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