2nd Annual Haiti Cultural Day: Soup Joumou Competition 

Saturday, January 25, 2025

Ribby’s Encore Lounge | 3865 Venture Drive, Duluth, GA 

Event Description

A Unique Experience Awaits!

We’re turning things up this year!

Experience the Flavor, Culture, and Celebration!

Join us for the 2nd Annual Haiti Cultural Day: Soup Joumou Competition—a one-of-a-kind cultural fundraiser event featuring delicious Soup Joumou tastings, live performances, and interactive cultural experiences.

Last year’s event was a hit, and this year we’re making it even bigger and better! From learning Kompa dance moves to enjoying a stunning fashion showcase, this event is an unforgettable celebration of Haitian culture and heritage.

What’s Happening at the Event?

• People’s Choice – Taste & Vote for the Best Soup Joumou of 2025

• Judges Panel – Featuring top Haitian organizations in GA

• Kompa Dance Lessons – Don’t just watch, get up and dance with us!

• Fashion Showcase – Surprise Haitian-inspired element 

• Cultural Business Panel – Hosted by Dr. Ronald Cetoute

• Live Performances – Experience the rhythm and soul of Haiti!

• Networking & Community Building – Connect with your community and more!

• Raffle Prizes – Win amazing prizes and experiences! 

• Haitian Excellence Award – Join us as we honor this year’s recipient!

Ticket Information

General Admission: $50 (available now)

Door Price: $65 – Get your tickets early!

Sponsorship Opportunities Available!

Want your brand front and center at this high-energy, culturally rich event?

Let us know. We’ve got packages to fit your budget!

Why Attend:

Support a Great Cause – Proceeds benefit the YE Foundation, working to Transform, Impact, and Empower countries through our pillars:

• Promoting Public Health

• Environmental Sustainability 

• Attractive for Tourism and

• Economic Growth and Development

Starting with Cap-Haïtien, Haiti, the YE Foundation is committed to creating lasting impact for our underserved communities abroad.

Celebrate Haitian Independence – Soup Joumou symbolizes freedom and resilience. Let’s learn and honor our heritage together!

Have Fun & Make Memories – Learn Kompa, see the fashion, taste the soup, and make great connections.

Contestants to Watch Out For!

Who will be crowned this year’s Soup Joumou Champion?

Here’s the lineup of this year’s contestants, each bringing their best version of the freedom soup:

Fritay Lakay (Caterer) – Chef Mitzi

Manje Lakay (Restaurant) – Chef Yvel

Mirna's Catering (Caterer) – Chef Mirna

1804 Pizza Bar & Lounge (Restaurant) – Chef 1804

Silany's Restaurant Lakay (Restaurant) – Chef Wadler

Come taste their soup and cast your vote for your favorite!

Raffle Prizes

Great Prizes to Be Won!

Word on the street is… we’ve got the best raffle prizes in town! 

From exclusive experiences to top-tier goodies, you won’t want to miss out on the chance to win big!

Ready to Join the Celebration?

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