Welcome to TiChapo
2011 Theme: "Plante Pou Rekolte" won first prize in the Broward and Miami One Carnival. Congratulation to Roldye and all of our masqueraders!!! See you in 2012 to continue our tradition of excellence.
Ti Chapo, Inc. is a Haitian masquerade band based in South Florida, whose mission is to promote the rich culture of Haiti through participation in Carribean Carnivals throughout the US.
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About Us
The story of TiChapo begins with Roldye Azard whose passion for carnival began as a child in Haiti. She participated in Caribbean carnivals in Trinidad and throughout the United States for over twenty years, but always felt a void. Over a decade ago, she began having masquerade parties during the time of Carnival to reenact the “spirit” of the season to those who did not travel to Haiti for carnival. Her love for the Haitian culture, dance, and music began the birth of “Bal TiChapo” where participants wore decorated hats to attend.
In 2007, she founded a masquerade group and involved the Haitian community of South Florida to participate in the Caribbean Carnival with other members of the Broward Caribbean Carnival Association. Thus, begins the history making of TiChapo in South Florida. The masqueraders of TiChapo are Haitian professionals, students, youths and adults who take part in the annual Carnival parade proudly wearing their costumes.
In 2010, we portrayed « 271 Days of Devastation, Sorrow and Hope » in memory of the earthquake in Haiti. TiChapo had three sections in the band: “L’Union Fait La Force”; “Banda” and “Hope”. We won several prizes in many different category. One of Haiti’s most popular DJs, DJ Fanfan and DJ Kiki, a Haitian DJ from Florida performed on our float. We made the front page of Miami Herald and Le Floridien, the only Haitian newspaper of South Florida.
We were honoured to have the support of the City of Jacmel (Haiti), the Ministry of Haitians Living Abroad, the Haitian Ministry of Tourism, the Haitian Ministry of Culture and Communication, The Haitian Consulate of Miami and the office of The Honorable Commissioner Richard P. Dunn II, City of Miami(District 5).
This year our costumes were showcased by the Minister of Tourism of Jacmel(Haiti). They were also worn by masqueraders in the Carnival parade of Jacmel on February 27th, 2011. One of our goals this year is to have 150 masqueraders to proudly represent Haiti at the Miami/Broward One Carnival Parade. For donation, sponsorship opportunities or/and interest to be a TiChapo masquerader, please do not hesitate to contact us.
Contact
"Plante Pou Rekolte" - 2011 Miami Broward One Carnival Winners
(954) 536- 9407 ( 954)662-8845
(786)338 5635 ( 917)6483149
(954) 864-0261 (NYC) 917-648-3149
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TICHAPO BOARD
Roldye Azard Founder/President/Costume Designer
Paul Jean-Louis, Vice-President
Lesly Joseph, Assistant to the President
Marie Hyppolite Etienne, Secretary
Mireille Joseph, Treasurer/Costume Maker
Djenane Michel, Committees Chairperson
Carole Boucard, Costume Decorator
Marketing/Sponsorship/Promotion
THELAR advertising
Farah Larrieux, BCS
Phone 754-204-3464
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Achievements
"Plante Pou Rekolte" - Winning Band of the Year
2011
Winning band of the year - Congratulation to all masqueraders and our band leader, "The Master Mind" behind all this.
2010
SIXTH PLACE “271 Days of Devastation Sorrow and Hope”
2. SECOND PLACE “ Female Adult Invidual”
3. FOURTH PLACE Female Adult Individual”
4. SECOND PLACE “Female Adult Queen
5. FIRST PLACE “Male Adult King”
2009
SIXTH PLACE : “It’s a Jungle out There “
FIRST PLACE Female Junior Queen
SECOND PLACE” Male Adult King
2008
FIRST PLACE Small Band “Carnaval des Fleurs
FIRST PLACE adult queen
SECOND PLACE Female Adult Individual
THIRD PLACE Female Adult Individual
FOURTH PLACE female adult individual
SECOND PLACE junior queen
2007
FOURTH PLACE small band “Racine Lakay”
SIXTH PLACE Adult Queen
News
"Plante Pou Rekolte"
“Miami Broward 2011 Band of the Year
“A New Carnival Experience
Dear Supporter:
On behalf of the committee, I would like to thank you for your participation and to offer my congratulations on wining “Band of the Year” on the 27th annual Caribbean Carnival. It has truly been an “experience” and this year we have finally seen “the fruits of our labor”. To be chosen by the judges of the Miami-Broward One Carnival Association is remarkable and historic. As I’ve always said “we are making history in Florida” now I must say we are making history in the world of Carnival. The history is because of you; your support, your participation, and your desire to make that “history” with me and my team. You took on the challenge to participate in this “new carnival experience” and we can proudly say we are now among the winning circle. We will be inviting you to a celebration in the near future. Again, on behalf of the TiChapo committee members I thank you and congratulate you on winning 2011 Band of the Year.
Sincerely,
Roldye Azard
President of TiChapo, Inc.