Culture: The 3rd Edition of Timoun Opilan, an Alliance of Joy and Solidarity for Children, in a Single Day

PORT-AU-PRINCE.— The Brazil-Haiti Cultural Center vibrated this Saturday to the rhythm of the 3rd edition of Timoun Opilan; an initiative led by Récréation Show and Riban Haïti. Several hundred participants, mostly children, answered the call of this day dedicated to entertainment and the promotion of children's rights.

Under the impetus of Kenya Domingue Pierre, host of Récréation Show and co-initiator of the event, the activity combined games, exhibitions, shows, musical performances, clowns, and fire-eaters, offering the youngest a space for relaxation and artistic expression.

But beyond the festive atmosphere, Timoun Opilan carried a strong message: to recall the importance of the protection and schooling of children in Haiti. A fundraising campaign was organized during the day to contribute to the financing of the 2025-2026 school year, scheduled for next October 1st.

«This activity is a way to offer joy to children, but also to concretely support their future through education,» declared Kenya Domingue Pierre.

Present at the event, Ms. Kerline Pierre, representative of Deka Groupe, said she was honored to support such an initiative, which she described as noble. «There is no future without schooled children,» she insisted, emphasizing collective responsibility in building a more equitable and hopeful society.

With this 3rd edition, Timoun Opilan confirms its place as an essential cultural and social event, combining pleasure, solidarity, and civic engagement for the future of Haitian youth.

Jean Mapou