A People Standing... in Its Grave
a coffin, the Haitian people celebrate the year-end holidays. Around them, a cemetery strewn with their own bones recalls the price already paid. This image illustrates a stark reality: in a country where insecurity rages and death lurks daily, the celebration continues.
By Patrice Daniel Frederic · Port-au-Prince
· 1 min read · Updated 24 April 2026
Translated from French — AI-assisted and reviewed by the editorial team. The French version is authoritative. Read the original · About our translation policy
Standing in a coffin, the Haitian people celebrate the year-end holidays.
Around them, a cemetery strewn with their own bones recalls the price already paid.
This image illustrates a stark reality: in a country where insecurity rages and death lurks daily, the celebration continues.
Despite the fear, despite the constant mourning, entertainment programs are fully booked.
A celebration on the edge of the abyss, where people dance not to die of despair.
Around them, a cemetery strewn with their own bones recalls the price already paid.
This image illustrates a stark reality: in a country where insecurity rages and death lurks daily, the celebration continues.
Despite the fear, despite the constant mourning, entertainment programs are fully booked.
A celebration on the edge of the abyss, where people dance not to die of despair.
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