Observatoire Patrimoine launches second Book and Arts Fair of Haiti’s Grand Nord

Observatoire Patrimoine (ObPa) is preparing to hold the second edition of the Book and Arts Fair of the Grand Nord in Port-Margot on April 23, 24 and 25, 2025.

Under the theme “This country that calls us,” the organization, which works in heritage, culture, literature and the arts, is launching this second edition, which will bring together a strong lineup of writers, artists, storytellers, slam poets, musicians, painters, illustrators, teachers and other notable figures.

With cultural events, literary meetings, training sessions, exchanges, creative writing workshops, celebrations of heritage sites, tourist visits, talent discovery and art exhibitions, the historic town of Port-Margot will host an unprecedented event for the region on April 23, 24 and 25, 2025.

With guest of honor Gary S. Daniel, a poet, writer, member of Sosyete Koukouy and major promoter of the Creole language, the Book and Arts Fair of Haiti’s Grand Nord aims to be a space where intellect and hope breathe life and resilience into Port-Margot, the refuge of Haiti.

All Haitians, dignitaries, book and art lovers and ordinary citizens alike are invited to support the fair so that this event, crucial for young people, is a success.

Initiated by well-established Haitian poet Iléus Papillon and run by Observatoire Patrimoine, the first Book and Arts Fair of Haiti’s Grand Nord was held in Cap-Haïtien on Jan. 26, 27 and 28, 2024, under the patronage of the Ministry of Culture and Communication (MCC), the National Education Fund (FNE), the Ministry of Tourism (North branch), the Alliance Française of Cap-Haïtien, GRANH-Monde, OMDAC, OGDNH, Fatima Group, the Alfred Béliard Foundation and the North Chamber of Commerce and Industry, among others. It was a resounding success.

To paraphrase the legendary Haitian poet Anthony Phelps, who died recently, “The time has come” to love this country that never stops calling us!

Enjoy the fair, everyone.

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