Voodoo Authentica of New Orleans’ VOODOOFEST is our FREE annual festival, held EVERY Halloween, Oct 31st, which celebrates the Voodoo religion’s many important contributions to New Orleans’ Culture & Heritage. VOODOOFEST’s primary goals are to honor the Ancestors, educate the public about this widely misunderstood religion & preserve and celebrate the unique Spiritual traditions of New Orleans.
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Voodoo Authentica of New Orleans Cultural Center & Collection is located at 612 rue Dumaine in the French Quarter.
Activities All Day: FREE Music, Lectures & Food, Book Signings, Practitioner-Made Potion Oils & Gris Gris Bags, Over 100 Varieties of Locally Handmade Voodoo Dolls & Crafts, Spiritual Work & Consultations, New Orleans, African & Haitian Art.
Admission to VOODOOFEST is FREE. Your donations help us to keep it free and are GREATLY appreciated! Don’t forget to pick up your collectable VOODOOFEST Poster. This year’s poster, by acclaimed local artist, Amzie Adams, promises to be a memorable addition to the collection. Every sale helps to support VOODOOFEST.
We appreciate your support and look forward to seeing you!
VOODOOFEST 2019 Schedule:
1 PM: OPENING CEREMONY with Amzie Adams & Spiritwalker, led by Mambo Maggie, Papa Jean Francois, Maestro Piterson & our family of initiated Priests.
1:30 PM: Nana Sula, author of “Spirit of the Orisha,” takes us on a soul-filled musical journey into the world of the African Spiritual Forces, sharing the meaning and beauty of Orisha songs.
2 PM: New Orleans Voodoo Priest, Belfazaar Ashantison, published author of “Beneath the Sheltering Oak,” & “Voodoo Through My Eyes,” speaks about his close relationship to the Ancestors & how They assist him in his work as a Spiritual Consultant & Root Worker.
2:30 PM: Haitian-Initiated Cajun Vodou Priest, Jesse Brunet, a true Louisiana original, speaks about the fascinating history of the Cajun people and the tremendous contributions they’ve made to our local history & culture.
3 PM: New Orleans Native, Priestess Ava Kay Jones, speaks about her Spiritual journey, the impact of Hurricane Katrina and the importance of embracing diversity.
4 PM: Published author, academic & Vodou Practitioner, Dr. Ina Fandrich, speaks about the life & times of our Great Ancestor, Voodoo Queen Mam’zelle Marie Laveaux.
4:30 PM: Queen Cherice Harrison-Nelson, of the Guardians of the Flame Maroon Society, gives us a feminine insider’s view of the uniquely New Orleans Mardi Gras/Black Masking tradition through her interactive, multidiscipline presentation.
5 PM: Chief Priestess Luisah Teish, acclaimed author of “Jambalaya” and other cherished works, will lead us in songs to Eshu, the Trickster, Oya, the Boss Lady of the Cemetery & other Elders of the Night.
5:30 PM: Internationally renowned local musician & historian, Sunpie, discusses the African roots of our locally beloved music and dance, while performing some of his most popular songs.
6:15 PM: Bring your drums (and your clapping hands) for African Drumming 101! Award winning percussionist, Luther Gray, of Bamboula 2000, discusses the African roots of our locally beloved rhythms. Everyone is asked to participate & learn a few basic beats.
7 PM: CLOSING ANCESTRAL HEALING RITUAL with Master Haitian Drummer, Houngan Fan Fan, our extended family of initiated Priests, the Voodoo Authentica Ritual Troupe and YOU!
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