In solidarity with the village of Noailles, the Embassies of Spain, France, Switzerland, the Delegation of the European Union and UNESCO Haiti are sponsoring the 2nd Edition of the Craft Fair "Solidarité Noailles".

Let's recall that the Artistic Village of Noailles was a cut iron craft market was one of the most popular tourist places in Haiti (in Croix-des-Bouquets in the locality of Noailles) until 2021 when this area is became the headquarters of the "400 Mawozo" gang forcing craftsmen to abandon their homes and workshops to flee the bullets of automatic weapons and insecurity https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-37935-haiti-flashthe-village-of-noailles-victim-of-the-gang-war-at-least-15-dead.html

This Craft Fair will be held at the NH EL Rancho Hotel (Pétion-ville), from Friday April 14 to Wednesday April 19, 2023 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

"We believe that art and culture are essential elements for the development of Haiti. In addition to being sources of inspiration and motivation for people, they are the engines of creativity and innovation, which is essential to stimulate the economy and create jobs. Be creative and help the incredible metal craftsmen of the Artistic Village of Noailles! Show your support and purchase an artwork. Every contribution helps," wrote the Delegation of the European Union in Haiti.

Note that artisans are unable to accept credit cards.

See also :

https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-38053-icihaiti-culture-the-ministry-and-unesco-to-the-rescue-of-the-village-of-noailles.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-37935-haiti-flashthe-village-of-noailles-victim-of-the-gang-war-at-least-15-dead.html

https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-27799-icihaiti-noailles-the-cut-metal-works-protected-by-the-law.html

https://www.icihaiti.com/en/news-35001-icihaiti-insecurity-the-minister-of-culture-condemns-acts-of-terror-in-the-village-of-noailles.html

https://www.haitilibre.com/en/news-11545-haiti-tourism-$4-5m-for-development-of-the-village-of-noailles.html

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