Events › Haiti's Kanaval: Film & Craft

Uncover Haiti's history in Kanaval: A People's History in Six Chapters! A powerful film showcases Jacmel's surreal Kanaval, revealing the nation's pivotal slave revolt and the birth of the first Black Republic. Vibrant costumes and street theatre, interwoven with archive footage and testimonials, illuminate Haiti's journey from Taino origins. Participate in a hands-on paper mache mask-making workshop, creating your own piece of Kanaval art and connecting deeply with the film's powerful narrative.