Haiti's motto is "unity creates strength". It is this statement that makes sense as to why they will be having their traditional, annual carnival just a year after the devastating earthquake that struck them January 12 of 2010.
The carnival starts off one of the most divine times of the year. It precedes to a period of atonement and self-discipline. It is a time where millions of Christians from all around the world are immersed into prayer, thought, forgiveness and rejuvenation. It begins the rememberance of the miracle of the perfect life and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The word carnival originates from the Latin word Carnavale which translates to "Meat Farewell". The time of carnival, which ends on Mardi-Gras (Fat-Tuesday), refers to the tradition of eating all the fats in the household before the start of Easter season. It is imperative to take notice that the Wednesday following Mardi-Gras, known as Ash Wednesday, marks the first day of the repentant season of Lent in the Christian churches. It is tradition for Roman Catholics to refrain from eating meat during the course of the 40 days of Lent leading up to Good Friday, and Easter Sunday.
Since it starts the beginning of the season for atonemnet and self-discipline, it also finishes the time of gratification and pleasure. Carnival is one of the biggest festivals in the world celebrated all over the globe. Everyone is singing and dancing to the awe-inspiring rhythm and beats playing in the air in the extraordinary lights and colors around them.
Simply put, the season of carnival preceding to Mardi-Gras is the last opportunity for gratification and pleasure in food, drink, music, et cetera before the self-discipline of Lent. The festivities of carnival is marked by stunning parades including floats, elaborate costumes, music and dancing. The most important element of the carnival is the music. Its intent is to emphasize the hopes and ambitions of the people. The musicians make it their obligation to speak the sorrow, happines, love, and spirit of Haiti.
The carnival starts off one of the most divine times of the year. It precedes to a period of atonement and self-discipline. It is a time where millions of Christians from all around the world are immersed into prayer, thought, forgiveness and rejuvenation. It begins the rememberance of the miracle of the perfect life and sacrifice of Jesus Christ. The word carnival originates from the Latin word Carnavale which translates to "Meat Farewell". The time of carnival, which ends on Mardi-Gras (Fat-Tuesday), refers to the tradition of eating all the fats in the household before the start of Easter season. It is imperative to take notice that the Wednesday following Mardi-Gras, known as Ash Wednesday, marks the first day of the repentant season of Lent in the Christian churches. It is tradition for Roman Catholics to refrain from eating meat during the course of the 40 days of Lent leading up to Good Friday, and Easter Sunday.
Since it starts the beginning of the season for atonemnet and self-discipline, it also finishes the time of gratification and pleasure. Carnival is one of the biggest festivals in the world celebrated all over the globe. Everyone is singing and dancing to the awe-inspiring rhythm and beats playing in the air in the extraordinary lights and colors around them.
Simply put, the season of carnival preceding to Mardi-Gras is the last opportunity for gratification and pleasure in food, drink, music, et cetera before the self-discipline of Lent. The festivities of carnival is marked by stunning parades including floats, elaborate costumes, music and dancing. The most important element of the carnival is the music. Its intent is to emphasize the hopes and ambitions of the people. The musicians make it their obligation to speak the sorrow, happines, love, and spirit of Haiti.
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ReplyDeleteCouple of things:
The blog has a requirement of two images and a sample video. You are missing the video and the second image. Also, organize your thoughts and break your writing up into clear paragraphs.
The post is informative, but it covers much of what we discussed in class. If your focus was on Haiti, I would love to find out details about how they are handling Carnival after the earthquake. You mention is is happening, but what are the details? This would have been a great post!
Also, you have not properly cited your work, using MLA.