Haitian Vodou[a] (/ ˈvoʊduː /) is an African diasporic religion that developed in Haiti between the 16th and 19th centuries. It arose through a process of syncretism between several traditional religions of West and Central Africa and Roman Catholicism.

2024年4月24日 · Voodoo, a religion rich with complexity and often shrouded in mystique, is a fundamental aspect of Haitian culture and spiritual practice. While it has been sensationalised and misunderstood, the intrinsic Voodoo practices and values capture the resilience and spirituality of the Haitian people.

2004年7月6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...

Explore the Timeless World of Vodou, Deep Within the Caves of Haiti. Photographer Troi Anderson captures the religion that has been misunderstood for centuries

2024年5月10日 · Shunned publicly by politicians and intellectuals for centuries, Vodou is transforming into a more powerful and accepted religion across Haiti, where its believers were once persecuted. Increasingly, they seek solace and protection from violent gangs that have killed, raped and kidnapped thousands in recent years.

2019年8月21日 · For many in the West, Voodoo invokes images of animal sacrifices, magical dolls and chanted spells. But Voodoo – as practiced in Haiti and by the black diaspora in the United States, South...

2013年11月6日 · In the early 1980s, Karen had seen a documentary about the Creole pig in Haiti. The documentary focused on the United States’ role in the pigs’ eradication due to an outbreak of swine flu in...

Enter the mystical world of Haitian Vodou, where powerful gods reign supreme. From the fierce warrior Ogoun to the loving mother Erzulie, practitioners have revered and honored these deities for centuries.

Haitian Vodou, called Sevis Gineh or “African Service”, is the primary culture and religion of the approximately 7 million people of Haiti and the Haitian diaspora. It has its primary roots among the Fon-Ewe peoples of West Africa, in the country now …

2023年7月8日 · Rituals in Haitian Vodou are not merely symbolic gestures; they are powerful acts that create a sacred space and establish a connection between the physical and spiritual realms. These rituals are performed by houngans (male priests) and mambos (female priests), who are highly respected and revered within the Vodou community.