Photographs from totally different tastes of the memorable 2025 version of Okap Flavors: rara, soccer, native delicacies, desk video games akin to foosball and extra.
CAP-HAÏTIEN — It was surprising to say the least. Attendees on the third version of Okap Flavors had been chatting or strolling between stands when sharp flute notes immediately minimize by means of the air inside Saint-Joseph Excessive College on Sunday, Aug. 17.
The rara band Layite Rara had burst onto the scene close to the doorway, clad in yellow shirts and orange pants glowing within the sundown gentle. Because the music carried, revelers rushed to encompass the band. Drinks went up, telephones got here out, and the group danced with abandon.
The third version of Okap Flavors was the most important one but because it drew hundreds of attendees.
Media group Sakapfèt Okap began Okap Flavors as an occasion that supplied native meals merchandise to diasporas who visited Cap-Haïtien for Diner en Blanc in 2023. Nevertheless it has now become a five-day occasion with not solely meals merchandise but additionally reside leisure. The ultimate day often takes place on the Sunday after Cap-Haïtien’s anniversary, which is on Aug. 15.
Throughout this yr’s ultimate day, native companies showcased their merchandise, which included every part from pate kòde and fresco to handmade sandals and bracelets. Along with Layite Rara, native artists or Cap-Haïtien natives additionally carried out, akin to DJ Manito, DJ Sam Durag, legendary Orchestre Tropicana d’Haiti and extra. Non-Cap-Haïtien native Erol Josué additionally put up a memorable singing efficiency.
Relive among the moments of the final day of Okap Flavors in these photos beneath.
DJ Sam Durag performing in entrance of his Mac laptop computer throughout the third version of Okap Flavors at Saint-Joseph Excessive College on Aug. 17, 2025. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Instances A reveler smiling whereas holding a small water jug on prime of his head at Saint-Joseph Excessive College throughout the third version of Okap Flavors on Aug. 17, 2025. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Instances Attendees of the 2025 version of Okap Flavors recording the group of a rara band at Saint-Joseph Excessive College on Aug. 17, 2025. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian InstancesA chef from the Gou Zanmitay (Tasty Friendship) restaurant holding a plate of pate kòde throughout the third version of Okap Flavors at Saint-Joseph Excessive College on Aug. 17, 2025. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Instances 4 younger males play a recreation of foosball at Saint-Joseph Excessive College throughout the 2025 version of Okap Flavors on Aug. 17, 2025. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Instances A güira participant from the Layite Rara band drenched in sweat throughout the third version of Okap Flavors at Saint-Joseph Excessive College on Aug. 17, 2025. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Instances A person and a lady enjoying pool collectively at Saint-Joseph Excessive College on Aug. 17, 2025, throughout the third version of Okap Flavors. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Instances A father and a son posing for a photograph collectively at Saint-Joseph Excessive College on Aug. 17, 2025, throughout the third version of Okap Flavors. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Instances A lady fixing necklaces on the market throughout the third version of Okap Flavors at Saint-Joseph Excessive College on Aug. 17, 2025. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Instances A sea of revelers blended with members of the Layite Rara band enjoying throughout the third version of Okap Flavors at Saint-Joseph Excessive College on Aug. 17, 2025. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Instances A lady watching a soccer ball go after taking a shot towards a internet on the basketball court docket at Saint-Joseph Excessive College on Aug. 17, 2025, throughout the third version of Okap Flavors. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Instances A person holding the ball nonetheless earlier than taking a shot throughout the third version of Okap Flavors at Saint-Joseph Excessive College on Aug. 17, 2025. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Instances A younger man and a lady enjoying desk hockey at Saint-Joseph Excessive College on Aug. 17, 2025, throughout the third version of Okap Flavors. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian InstancesA lady smiling subsequent to handmade bracelets throughout the third version of Okap Flavors at Saint-Joseph Excessive College on Aug. 17, 2025. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Instances A person pouring a drink right into a cup for a buyer at Saint-Joseph Excessive College on Aug. 17, 2025, throughout the third version of Okap Flavors. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Instances A mannequin dressed as a bridesmaid throughout a brief trend present, which had “wedding ceremony day” as a theme throughout the third version of Okap Flavors at Saint-Joseph Excessive College on Aug. 17, 2025. Picture by Onz Chéry/ The Haitian Instances
