A large delegation of Haitians has been staying in Abidjan (Côte d'Ivoire) since July 21 to participate in the VIIIth Games of La Francophonie, which run until July 30 https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-21591-haiti-sports-28-haitian-athletes-at-the-viii-games-of-la-francophonie-abidjan-2017.html

In the Cultural component of these Games, Haiti is present in the following categories: Hip-Hop dance with the UNISTEP group; of the Painting with Darthon Jabouin; Sculpture with Yvens Orélien; Giant Puppets with Makendy and Steeve Marcéus and Photography with Tara E. Levros.

The works of Yvens Orélien (Sculptor), Tara E. Levros (Photographer) and Darthon Jabouin (Painter) are already exhibited at the Museum of Civilizations. These artists were subjected, on Sunday, to practical exercises relating to their respective fields. The HIP-HOP dance group UNISTEP and the puppeteers in competition Tuesday.

These artists are supervised by delegates from the Ministry of Culture Stéphanie Saint-Louis, Alix Toussaint and Jeff Lefèvre.

See also :

https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-21605-haiti-games-of-la-francophonie-bad-start-for-ping-pong.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-21591-haiti-sports-28-haitian-athletes-at-the-viii-games-of-la-francophonie-abidjan-2017.html

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