Konpa is one of the most notable music genres in Haiti. Known for its slow sensual sound merged with the rhythmic sounds of percussions of its cadence-lypso sound. The Jazz-based sound is making its way to New Orleans for a merger of cultural experiences. Louisiana Creole meets Haitian Kreyol in a lavish 3-day weekend of cultural excursions, Konpa in Nola. Bought to you by Destination Konpa, the creators of the world’s premier travel experience showcasing Konpa while creating a customized travel experience for world travelers. This year’s event will take over the birthplace of Jazz February 10-14.
When and Where
By partnering with the best cultural resorts, hotels, and cities, Destination Konpa ensures that each trip is unique and more importantly, provides an authentic experience for its travelers. Encompassing all the best parts of New Orleans, giving guests a taste of the culture while immersed in the music. For five days, the event will be held at two venues in New Orleans: Marriott Ballroom and Generation Hall. The festival will give guests a taste of Konpa, from attending parties to experiencing authentic New Orleans culture.
What to do
When people think of New Orleans, they think Mardi Gras. What they neglect is the Carnival experience New Orleans is most known for. To channel the vibrant and eclectic experiences of New Orleans, Destination Konpa is bringing the Haitian-creole cultural experience with Carnival themed ball: The Masquerade Affair "Carnival Edition".
Take a scenic boat experience along the Mississippi River as the rhythmic sounds of Haiti for Brunch on The River. Music lovers will be serenaded by the harmonic vocals of Konpa artists, Raboday, and live entertainment as they admire the views of the city skyline from the spacious deck. With the views of the Bayou, travelers will experience the gastronomic evolution of Haitian food in a specialty brunch exclusively for event pass holders.
Meet and greet other attendees at a themed day parties like Raraboday in the City Day Party or experience outdoor and indoor nightlife of Nola at Blanc Et Rose Soiree. These planned and scheduled day and night events include themed experiences with an impressive performance line-up of the country’s hottest music stars and entertainers: Enposib, Rutshelle, Kai, Harmonik, DJ Stakz, Wilner Pierre, DJ TeddyMix, and DJ Ricky Groov.
Who is Destination Konpa
Destination Konpa is a cultural destination event planning company creating a customized travel experience for world travelers in the Caribbean community. They’ve provided innovative and inspiring experiences for Caribbean travels from international hotspots like Dubai to USA’s best city to visit, Las Vegas. Managed by Modernique and Co, Destination Konpa continues to be the premier travel experience merging the influence of Haiti into each stop.
Put the request for that time off, grab your squad, book that last minute flight and hotel, and enjoy the weekend. For more information or to purchase party passes visit the Destination Konpa Page.
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