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In theory, the 2025 Kompa Festival was poised to be a landmark event in Haitian music history an electric gathering meant to celebrate our vibrant culture, spotlight our world-class artists, and unite Haitians across continents. Billed as an international showcase of Kompa, it promised high energy, bold rhythms, and a renewed cultural pride. But as the lights dimmed and the crowds dispersed, one thing became clear: the festival, while entertaining, failed to fulfill its deeper purpose. It missed a vital opportunity to be more than a party to become a platform for change, unity, and hope for a country in