5 Reasons To Attend Diner En Blanc Cap-Haitian, Haiti

While Haiti boasts warm weather year-round, Haiti’s magic goes much deeper. In recent years, due to the efforts of event industry professionals and travel-related social media visuals, people are beginning to see the diversity Haiti offers the traveler looking to add the right amount of spice and energy into their travels.

From beautiful historical sites to lush landscapes, tasty cuisine, and clear blue waters, visiting Haiti for Diner en Blanc provides the perfect destination event opportunity.

Below are 5 reasons why you should consider attending Haiti’s Diner en Blanc experience in Cap-Haitian.

Exclusive, but not Pretentious

Diner en Blanc is a pop-up picnic/dinner experience that invites-only. Yes, you have to be invited. What does that mean? If you were a guest of Diner en Blanc Haiti before you will receive your registration information soon for Phase 1! This is also the phase where the Diner en Blanc group and table leaders get to invite their guests! (Hint)

During Phase 1, invitees will be sent a link inviting them to register. While registering phase 1, invitees also have the ability to sponsor a guest who will have the ability to register in phase 2. After Phase 2 registration, if there are still available seats, Phase 3 will open for our wait-list registrants. If someone hasn’t registered for the waiting list, there’s still time to register on the website here.

Even though the event is exclusive, it is not pretentious. It is about community, and spending time with friends, loved ones, laughter, joy, and supporting the businesses we love. From the food we buy to the dresses to the decorations, Diner en Blanc gives attendees the opportunity to support their favorite small businesses and impact the economy where they go while showing the world another side of Haiti.

History at Every Turn

As the first black republic in the world, Haiti’s rich history is one reason why many people have moved it to the top of the list as a must-see location. To step foot, on the very soil that former slaves fought for their independence and won, will leave you in a state of amazement and pride. As a Black person, it is not often that you feel total ownership of a space. When you are in Haiti, you feel like you are home. With historical sites like La Citadelle la Ferrière and Palais Sans Souci and beautiful beachfront resorts like Marquis Paradise in Labadie, you will feel like you are part of modern history.

Mountainside Views & Excursions

Haiti, originally spelled Hayti, is the given name to the island of Hispaniola by the indigenous Tainos. Hayti means the “land of high mountains.” As you look at the terrain of this Caribbean nation, the lush mountains follow your view at every turn, providing the perfect backdrop for not just Diner en Blanc dining, but all your best photographs. These picturesque mountain views are not only rich in history, but also offer unique hiking opportunities. The hike to La Citadelle, a mighty Fort built high in the mountains by Haiti’s first king, King Henry Christophe, not only allows for a great history lesson but also provides the ultimate workout and hiking experience. Still, horses and motorcycles are available to those who are not up for the walking challenge.

Beaches

Many visitors are often pleasantly surprised by Haiti’s amazingly blue beautiful beaches. While La Côte des Arcadins, La Gônave, as well as many areas in the south such as Île-à-Vache boast some of the prettiest waters in the world, the beaches at Labadie in the North offer the same beauty for those visiting Cap-Haitian. Resorts and hotels including Marquis Paradise and Cormier are multi-purpose beachfront properties which can guests the ultimate beach day.

Food

Another draw for many visitors to Haiti is the food. Haiti’s cuisine is bold yet balanced. Unlike other Caribbean countries with cuisines dominated by curry or jerk, Haiti’s cuisine balance flavors, from garlic and scallions, to parsley and other fresh herbs. While scotch bonnet and habanero are present in many dishes, these are mainly used as side condiments. The diversity of Haiti’s cuisine is understated: from the salted fish dishes passed down from the Tainos to the au-gratin and baked dishes inherited from the French to the okras and gumbo dishes given from our African ancestors to the spices acquired from the Spanish. Ask anyone who has visited Haiti. The cuisine is one of the most memorable. Be sure to try the famous black rice, delicious rice made black from the liquid of a native mushroom. The cashew dishes of the North (poul ak nwa, anyone?), among other tasty delicacies, will give you a Diner en Blanc dining experience like no other.

An exclusive experience, a rich history, spectacular mountainside views, beautiful beaches, and of course, delicious food/cuisines, are simply a few reasons why Haiti is the ideal Diner en Blanc destination locale and the perfect time for you to pay a visit. Beyond the experience of a lifetime, participating in Diner en Blanc provides a perfect opportunity for visitors to support Haiti’s local economy and tourism sector. From the food consumed to the buses used, each dollar directly impacts the people on the ground.