| | Yele Haiti celebrating its 3rd. Anniversary @ Jacmel | | Photos by Rachel Moscoso Denis
Connecting Culture, the Arts, Youth & Development YéleFest brought together young Haitian filmmakers, artists, musicians and actors—joined by compatriots from Canada and the United States—to work alongside representatives of non-governmental organizations, volunteer groups, development agencies and donor governments. Together they will explore ways to use culture and the arts to create new models for achieving sustainable development. Wyclef Jean, founder and leader of Yéle Haiti, is convening YéleFest and will also give his first public concert in Haiti in eight years. YéleFest will be held in conjunction with another event taking place at the same time and in the same location: Festival Film Jakmèl is one of the country’s premiere cultural events, now partnering with the Miami and Toronto International Film Festivals. Leading names in international cinema including Dreamworks, HBO, Lions Gate and Sony lend award-winning films that attract thousands of enthusiastic viewers daily. Films screen non-stop in packed theaters, while renowned film directors and talent are present to meet the press and public. | | |