Haitian Vodou: A Rich Spiritual and Cultural Tradition
Haitian Vodou (often spelled “Voodoo” in English, though practitioners prefer “Vodou”) is a syncretic religion that blends elements of West African spiritual traditions, Catholicism, and indigenous Taino beliefs. It is a deeply rooted and integral part of Haitian culture, history, and identity. Far from the sensationalized and often misunderstood portrayals in popular media, Vodou is…