The Gede (French: Guede) are the family of lwa, spirits or deities associated with Ancestor worship in Haitian Vodou, that represent the powers of death and fertility. They are often said …

Every year, on November 1 and 2, Haiti becomes the stage for a unique celebration: Fèt Gede, the “Festival of the Dead”. Much like the Day of the Dead practiced in Mexico and by Latin …

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Nov 1, 2017 · The Fete Gede celebrations are unique to Haiti, a blend of traditions brought over from Africa during the slave trade, mixed with colonial Christianity and a dash of ritual from the …

Oct 31, 2016 · This time of year belongs to Gede (pronounced “Geh-Day”), the Haitian Vodou lwa of the dead. Venerating the dead and the ancestors is the world’s oldest religious practice.

Nov 1, 2017 · Fet Gede, the Feast of the Dead, is a time when Vodouisants celebrate the ancestral dead, typically held during either or both of the first two days in November. Known as …

Nov 1, 2013 · The Ghede (often spelled as Gede or Guédé) Lwa families in Haiti practice powers of life, death and fertility through Haitian Vodou. They serve as the intermediaries between the …

Mar 23, 2002 · "The Gede family of spirits are the guardians of the dead and masters of libido. They embrace the dual domains of human frailty and mortality, the creation and the conclusion …

Oct 31, 2024 · Learn about Fèt Gede, Haiti's Festival of the Dead, which is celebrated throughout November, but especially on November 1-2.

Dec 10, 2023 · The Gede Festival, also known as Fèt Gede, holds a special place in Haitian culture as a tradition deeply rooted in vodou customs. Occurring on November 1 and 2, it is a …