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A sequined drapo flag, depicting the vèvè symbol of the lwa Loko Atison; these symbols play an important role in Vodou ritual. Haitian Vodou [a] (/ ˈ v oʊ d uː /) is an African diasporic religion that developed in Haiti between the 16th and 19th centuries.
Dodson for example found that every practitioner they encountered had a "genealogical spiritual relationship to the group leader". [19] Isolated rural spaces in the Sierra Maestra were often favored for the practice of Vodou rituals, but places were also active in the cities of Santiago, Guantánamo, and Las Tunas. [ 21 ]
Louisiana Voodoo, or New Orleans Voodoo, a set of African-based spiritual folkways Trinidadian Vodunu , a syncretic religion practiced in Trinidad and Tobago Voodoo in popular culture , fictional characterizations of various forms of Voodoo
The term Voodoo doll commonly describes an effigy into which pins are inserted. [5] Such practices are found in various forms in the magical traditions of many cultures around the world. [5] Although the use of the term Voodoo implies that the practice is linked to Haitian Vodou or Louisiana Voodoo, the voodoo doll is not prominent in either. [5]
Pink Voodoo Doughnut box. Voodoo Doughnut was founded in May 2003 by Kenneth "Cat Daddy" Pogson and Richard "Tres" Shannon, [2] [3] with the first shop that opened on Southwest Third Avenue in Old Town Portland. [4] [5] [6] The company logo was designed to include a depiction of Baron Samedi, a figure from Haitian Vodou.
Original paintings by Voodoo Charlie can also be found throughout the museum, depicting scenes of rituals, Voodoo priestesses, and Louisiana folklore. Visitors can also experience the elaborate Voodoo flags or banners, created by renowned Haitian artist, Joseph Oldof Pierre. The Voodoo flags are one of the most spectacular Haitian art forms.
3dfx Interactive, Inc. was an American computer hardware company headquartered in San Jose, California, founded in 1994, that specialized in the manufacturing of 3D graphics processing units, and later, video cards.
Max Gesner Beauvoir (August 25, 1936 – September 12, 2015) was a Haitian biochemist and houngan.Beauvoir held one of the highest titles of Voudou priesthood, Ati or "Supreme Serviteur" (supreme servant), a title given to Houngans and Mambos (Voudou priests and priestesses) who have a great and very deep knowledge of the religion, and status within the religion.