The image was taken during the Carnival in the town of Jacmel, Haiti. Carnival in Jacmel is one of the most interesting cultural manifestations in Haiti and in Hispaniola. There are traditional characters that dress up in customs depicting African animals, such as lions and mystical beasts, dragon. In addition, symbolize slaves by painting their bodies in burnt oil and bright paints and dragging chains. Undoubtedly, Carnival in Haiti is one of the Caribbean's least known cultural treasures.

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这张照片拍摄于海地雅克梅勒镇嘉年华期间。雅克梅勒的嘉年华是海地和伊斯帕尼奥拉岛最有趣的文化表现形式之一。有穿着传统服饰的角色描绘了非洲的动物，比如狮子和神秘的野兽——龙。另外象征性的奴隶们用调墨油、明亮的颜料和涂抹了他们的身体，拖着锁链。毋庸置疑的是，海地的嘉年华是加勒比地区最鲜为人知的文化现象。

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摄影者：埃拉迪·费尔南德斯