Here are five of Haiti’s must-go festivals

Port-au-Prince International Jazz Festival

This festival was first held in 2007 to augment the understanding between American and Haitian cultures. The aim of the music extravaganza is to promote Jazz in Haiti. Music lovers are treated to free music workshops and concerts from renowned international jazz artistes and treats from local Haitian musicians.

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