Under the coordination of the Ministry of Tourism, representatives of several sectors of national life participate in the 2nd World Ecotourism and Production Fair, which is held in Jarabacoa, province of La Vega in the center of the Dominican Republic, from November 16 to 26, 2017.

Among the twenty countries participating in this edition, the Haitians have been able during the opening day take part in the parade bringing together the various organizers or participants in the fair.

Colombe Emilie Jessy Menos, the Minister of Tourism, Representative of the Haitian State at this fair explained the reasons why Haiti takes part in this fair. Relying on sustainable tourism with the motto of placing the individual in the center of the tourism activity itself, taking advantage of the various exchanges included in the program are among the objectives of the Minister.

Moreover, she believes that it is important for the two countries sharing the island, to bury their conflicts and to put themselves on the same front in order to face the major challenges especially in ecotourism.

At this Ecotourism Fair, Haiti will exhibit handicrafts in the pavilion of 120 m2 of the Ministry of Tourism, will participate in various cultural events scheduled in the evenings with groups such as Vodoula and the National Theater as well as seminars and Communications with teachers of university.

The Ministries of Culture, Social Affairs, Trade and Agriculture, through the National Office of Crafts (ONART) alongside the Ministry of Tourism participated in the planning of Haiti at this event.

HL/ S/ HaitiLibre