From a terrifying vodou present, during which a manbo fed zombies popcorn and ougan whipped them, to mardi gras masqueraders strolling on The Boulevard, Cap-Haïtien had an entertaining pre-carnival and carnival interval. The next are some vibrant pictures from the exhilarating performances.
CAP-HAÏTIEN — Cap-Haïtien revelers had been handled to a chilling Vodouesque carnival spectacle for the ages on the Boulevard between Feb. 21 and March 4. Oungan (Vodou monks) whipped “zombies” with martinets, performers caught lwa—Vodou spirits—and trembled on the bottom, whereas manbo (Vodou priestesses) fed popcorn to the undead, all a part of a weird and electrifying show of Vodou rituals.
Masqueraders embodied zombies of just lately deceased public figures, together with President Jovenel Moïse and rapper Black Alex.
About 100 attendees adopted the spectacle, strolling from Avenue 24 to Avenue 29. Kids laughed and screamed in disbelief, whereas a couple of backed away in concern. It was one of many pre-carnival exhibits held each Sunday at The Boulevard.
Later, on March 4—the ultimate day of carnival—Mardi Gras performers roamed The Boulevard in scary costumes, playfully interacting with youngsters who couldn’t assist however smile and chase after a pickup truck for a trip.
Listed below are some pictures and movies from the Vodou present and Mardi Gras in Cap-Haïtien.
A mason lòj (freemason) holding a zombie tied in a rope whereas the gang watches from behind at The Boulevard in Cap-Haitien on February 21, 2025. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Instances A zombie wearing white is wanting down at The Boulevard in Cap-Haïtien on February 21, 2025. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian InstancesA manbo holding a laye with popcorn, chips and a bottle of liquor in it in Cap-Haïtien on February 21, 2025. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian InstancesJovenel Moïse’s zombie strolling down the Boulevard in Cap-Haïtien on February 21, 2025. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian InstancesAttendees of the pre-carnival present on The Boulevard in Cap-Haïtien on February 21, 2025. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian InstancesA zombie screaming whereas utilizing a walker to maneuver ahead at The Boulevard in Cap-Haïtien on February 21, 2025. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian InstancesA mason lòj wanting into the digital camera at The Boulevard in Cap-Haïtien on February 21, 2025. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian InstancesZombies laying on the bottom close to a bunch of mason lòj dealing with two ougan at The Boulevard in Cap-Haïtien on February 21, 2025. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian InstancesA Mardi Gras tying his rope in Cap-Haïtien on March 4, 2025. Picture by Onz Chery/ The Haitian Instances An ougan waving his handkerchief close to a bunch of zombies at The Boulevard in Cap-Haïtien on Feb. 21, 2025. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Instances Three zombies wearing white throughout a pre-carnival present at The Boulevard in Cap-Haïtien on Feb. 21, 2025. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Instances A mason lòj staring into house with a critical look on his face at The Boulevard in Cap-Haïtien on February 21, 2025. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Instances Mardi Gras and boys are having fun with a trip from the again of a pickup truck, which blasted carnival music at The Boulevard in Cap-Haïtien on March 4, 2025. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Instances Two mason lòj prepared for motion, watching zombies at The Boulevard in Cap-Haïtien on Feb. 21, 2025. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Instances
