The Tour (LaTounen)

Alix Dorleus

The Tour (LaTounen)

Alix Dorleus

Haiti Friends Collection

Prior to a Vodou ceremony, practitioners traverse the neighborhood, informing the entire village of the impending celebration for the loa (spirits). This announcement serves as an invitation and a call to communal participation. Animals are sacrificed and prepared as part of the ceremony, their meat destined for both spiritual and physical nourishment. Farmers who have enjoyed bountiful harvests also contribute a portion of their produce. This enduring tradition not only honors the spiritual realm but also fosters a sense of unity and shared prosperity in the community.