During a ceremony at the Jacmel Carnival Interpretation Center, bonuses were awarded to the first three winners of the fanals competition, organized by the Departmental Directorate of Culture and Communication (DDCC) of the South-East around the theme "Fanal se Chimen Limyè Nou".

First Prize 75,000 Gourdes:

Dieunica Barthélemy, the only girl among the three finalists, produced the model of the former Place Toussaint Louverture in Jacmel, which was destroyed under the Presidency of Jean-Bertrand Aristide in the early 2000s;

Second Prize 60,000 Gourdes:

Chéry Bernachely with his model representing the iron market of Jacmel, historic monument of this city, birthplace of Alcius Charmant, who experienced the flourishing period of the Jacmelian economy;

Third Prize 25,000 Gourdes:

Jean-Pierre Ralph Évens, for the representation of the Rigaud Cadet house.

In addition, the DDCC took the opportunity to honor three of the five best artisans and painters in the region. They are: Didier Civil, Vady Confident and guitarist Pétuel Nicolas, former maestro of the group "Les Jouvenceaux de Jacmel".

The "Vieux Four" Club of Jacmel also received a plaque of honor and merit.

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