The Republic of Haiti holds an exceedingly significant place in the Caribbean. This is for different reasons, some recent: it will host Carifesta XII later this month; some historical: its role in Emancipation. But the country has found itself repeatedly in the news over recent years. It has attracted focus for the wrong reasons, including tragedy and natural disasters.
There are several factors contributing to an interest in Haiti as the next Carifesta venue – these are infinite, deep and inexhaustible in terms of art,