Growing up in Haiti, Kanaval season was the most awaited time of the year, although I wasn't allowed to partake in the festivities due to. my religious upbringing, this never deterred me to tap my foot and dance(while my parents weren't watching) every time the "Band Rara"passed my street. The beautiful sounds of drums, trumpets and chacha filled the streets as every child and adult ran to partake in the "foul" parade.
This Saturday, there will be a screening help for this documentary at the TIFF BELL LIGHTBOX (350 KING STREET WEST) at 7:45 PM. The tickets are on sale now for $16.81 and if you need a free ticket please get in touch with us. Get your tickets HERE
Travel to Haiti to the annual Jacmel Mardi Gras celebration as it is described by performers, organizers and community members. Locals embrace and share the history of Haiti as they see it: from the Indigenous roots of the Taíno people to the contemporary practices of Vodou. This is a story of joy and beauty. A documentary for the island, by the island, with voices decorating a history through personal experiences that are not found in textbooks. In true carnival fashion, the visuals in this documentary are unmatched, accompanied by a rich score that brings each testimony to life. Kanaval: A People's History of Haiti in Six Chapters will stop you in your tracks and you are sure to remember it long after watching. Fall in love with Haiti and experience a different way to carnival. Samah Ali
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