Haiti has a vibrant festival scene which gives an insight into the island’s national identity.
One can say Haitians have a festival to celebrate just about everything that pertains to their ideals and traditions.
From music to rum and even film, you name it, there is a festival for it. These festivals are a spectacle to witness as the Afro-Caribbean island’s cultural flair is exhibited through dance and music.Colour can be seen everywhere; the islanders wear colourful costumes and most tourists who want to experience real Haitian culture plan their trips around the festivals.
Rum is a drink mainly associated with the Caribbean and Haiti has a rum festival that pays homage to alcoholic beverages on its island. The Festival du Rhum Haiti is an international festival promoting rum and related alcoholic beverages organized by J’Organise; collaborated and held in the El Rancho Hotel in Pétion-Ville, Haiti.
Inspired by the Paris Rum Fest and the Festival of cane in Martinique, the Haitian Rum festival is a celebration of alcoholic beverages from across the coast. Started in 2014, the event features tastings, workshops and cooking demonstrations by renowned rum experts. There is a wide selection of moonshine and rum flowing in every direction here.
Awards such as Gold, Silver and Bronze medals are awarded to best amateurs and professionals of rum and cocktails and even chefs for cooking demonstrations from the best around the world. At the closing ceremony of the event, includes artistic performances, and a fashion show.
