About this picture: Haiti Kanaval 2009
Carnival in Haiti, also called Kanaval, is big. The residents of Haiti as well as foreign tourists coming to the country engage themselves in singing and dancing to the overwhelming rhythms in blinding lights and colors.
According to the natives, this is the time for Mardi-Gras in Haiti.
The word carnival is derived from the Latin word 'Carnavale' which means Meat Farewell.
Carnival in Haiti concludes on the day of Mardi-Gras, also known as Fat-Tuesday.
This day is named after the custom of consuming all kinds of fats at home before the Easter season.
The Wednesday that follows Mardi-Gras, is known as Ash Wednesday.
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