Rara Festival was originated in Haiti and it is celebrated on every Christian Easter, every weekend during the Lent (forty days fast-according to biblical reference). This festival sums up the organized chaos that Haiti embodies. This popular festival, which is celebrated in many parts of world, is called as 'peasant carnival' in Haiti. It is celebrated with full excitement and joy at every part of the country. It is renowned for wild dancing, group singing and playing the traditional homemade instruments, which builds up the craziest atmosphere and an awesome celebration to witness.

Many towns in Haiti stage their own Rara Festival. They usually start at the countryside and heads towards the town by gathering many merry-revellers on their way. This celebration concludes at the respective city centers and it is witnessed by thousands of band members performing together. The band member involved in Rara Festival has to follow predefined strict rules - on where, when and how to dance. They try to woo the crowd by their optimum performance and by trying to outdo each other. After the intense dance and music concert, the lead male dance performer executes a traditional dance and salute, which is the sign of the end of the celebration.

The celebration is very well arranged by the participants as there are numerous prizes for best song, best music composed the event preparation. Since the traditional instrument can play only one pitch sound, various musical instruments are also used that can play different rhythms and different pitches at the same time. The musician’s sings and plays the drums, on the sounds of tin trumpets and bamboo horns. A band usually stops at every religious spots to offer salute and gratitude to their ancestors.

The phenomenon of Rara Festival is profound, fun-filled and particularly very creative. It was a celebration that was associated with many occasions from its earlier times such as religious rituals, technique of political protest, genre of music or a form of dance. This festival is considered to be a paradoxical mix of both religion and carnival. People share their social views and political views through this festival.

The town that is best known for Rara Festival is Leogane, but the festival is equally excellent in all the parts of Haiti. Tourist enjoys the traditional music and cultural Haitian dance.