Tourism definitely hits it big time in the island of Haiti. Tourists enjoy a taste of Haitian festivals as soon as May 1st steps in. Haiti turns into an enchanted island and trekking from one village to another village is a good option for those who want to take part in the Haitian Religious Festival. Voodoo practice plus a touch of Catholic beliefs made colorful by Carnival festivities is the best way to describe said festival.

This festivity reflects the Carnival of the Middle ages and it begins in the small city of Jacmel on the exact Labor Day. Jacmel’s festival is a perfect brew of color and sound in the midst of the majestic view of mountains. Street fair with music festival spells out the fun in Haitian festival. After food has been given to the poor inhabitants of the town, an open house policy is set to begin. Tourists and locales dance the night away during the competition.

After a week, pilgrims may then set foot on St Michel de ‘Attalaye to celebrate the feast day of Archangel St Michael. St. Yves’ feast day is being celebrated not long after— on May 19th to be more specific. Our Lady of Mediation’s celebration is next in line. It is commemorated in Camp Coq, located in the northern part of Haiti. The months of June and July are also well-celebrated time of the year in Haiti as feast days of several saints are religiously remembered each year. These festivities contribute a lot in the tourism of the island.

August marks the peak month of festivities in Haiti. It all begins on August 11 for the St. Suzanne Festival. The most scared of all celebration happens on the 15th day of August every year. Tourists however prefer to visit the island during the carnival season. It is a good way to end the year and welcome the year to come. The Rara Festival is also a known rural festival with an extreme touch of voodoo. It happens from Ash Wednesday to Good Friday. These festivities are all featured in the in the book of Barbara Ehrenreich entitled Dancing in the Streets. It is an interesting showcase of Haiti’s tourism, particularly the Fiestas.