Inside a Vodou ceremony in Haiti - Visit Haiti
Skulls, sequins and gunpowder smoke – here’s a glimpse inside a modern Haitian vodou ceremony. Find out how to attend and what to expect. There’s no doubt that Vodou is a powerful spiritual tradition.
Inside the voodoo rituals of Haiti - National Geographic
2004年7月7日 · In Haiti voodoo is recognized as a religion. Here are some of its rituals and what it means to believers. The ceremony begins with a Roman Catholic prayer. Then three drummers begin to play...
Haitian Vodou - Wikipedia
Many Vodouists were involved in the Haitian Revolution of 1791 to 1801 which overthrew the French colonial government, abolished slavery, and transformed Saint-Domingue into the republic of Haiti. The Roman Catholic Church left for several decades following the Revolution, allowing Vodou to become Haiti's dominant religion.
From Legba to Erzulie: A Guide to the Haitian Vodou Pantheon
2023年10月9日 · Haitian Vodou, with its rich tapestry of beliefs, rituals, and spirits, offers a profound insight into the soul of Haiti. This spiritual tradition, deeply interwoven with the nation’s history and culture, stands as a testament to the resilience and vibrancy of the Haitian people.
Inside Haiti's Voodoo Ceremonies | Developing News - YouTube
2021年10月16日 · Photographer Hector Retamal has witnessed the mysterious voodoo rituals of Haiti first hand, capturing the communities’ deep reverence for the afterlife. ...more. In 2020, Hector travelled to the...
The Mystical Traditions of Haitian Vodou: Rituals, Spirits, and ...
2023年7月8日 · One of the most important rituals in Haitian Vodou is the ceremony known as the “Hounfo,” which is held in honor of the spirits. The Hounfo is a gathering of Vodou practitioners who come together to pay homage to the spirits and seek their blessings.
Rhythms and Rituals at Lakou Soukri's Vodou Festival - Visit Haiti
The crescendo arrives the day after, on August 15th, with a grand Vodou ceremony. Adorned in white, symbolizing purity and openness, participants gather at designated sanctuaries within the lakou. The day’s ceremonies begin with prayers, drumming, and ritual sacrifices — roosters by the gate, goats within the Soba, and a bull near an ...
Explore the Timeless World of Vodou, Deep Within the Caves of Haiti ...
Dressed in white, symbolic of their purity, Voduisants begin a ceremony by reading prayers of thanks aloud with a priest. One woman embraces a chicken in the cave. In this case the bird is a...
About Haitian Vodou – Haitian Voodoo History & Beliefs
The most historically important Vodou ceremony in Haitian history was the Bwa Kayiman (Bois Caiman) ceremony of August 1791 near the city of Cap Haitien that began the Haitian Revolution, led by the Vodou priest named Boukman.
Erzulies Voodoo - About Haitian Vodou, Vodou Beliefs and the Vodou …
Inside the Poto Mitan at an authentic Vodou Ritual and Ceremony in Haiti with the Mambos and Hougans at Erzulie’s Voodoo of New Orleans. The word Vodou comes from the Fon language of Dahomey (present day Benin) & translates roughly as “Spirit”.