🇭🇹 In March, rumours that cannibalism is common in #Haiti have been widely shared on social media. These rumours were spread by right-wing social media accounts based in the United States, with anti-immigration messages. Our Observers debunk ☑️ You can read our full investigation here: https://f24.my/AGT6.X | FRANCE 24 English

Jacmel Carnival is in full blaze! 🔥⁠ This annual explosion of art and spirit transforms the streets into a living gallery of Haitian genius. Every handmade mask, crafted with papier-mâché, vibrant colors, and deep meaning; tells a story of culture, history, struggle, and triumph.⁠ ⁠ From elaborate costumes to rhythmic rara bands, Jacmel reminds the world: Haitian creativity knows no bounds. Imagination becomes living art, and joy becomes resistance. ⁠ ⁠ Pure Haitian magic in motion. ⁠ 🎥 @hidde

On January 19, Jacmel, #Haiti, inaugurated its annual #carnival season with a vibrant parade along Avenue Barranquilla. The festivities featured dance troupes, masked groups, rope throwers, and Rara bands, showcasing the city’s rich cultural heritage. 🇭🇹🇭🇹🇭🇹 Jacmel’s carnival is renowned for its unique papier-mâché masks and costumes, a tradition dating back to the 1920s. This annual event not only celebrates Haitian folklore but also reinforces Jacmel’s reputation as the cultural capital