Gede Special Workshop
w/ Julio Jean + Marcea Daiter
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Join us for a vibrant and meaningful workshop led by Julio Jean and Marcea Daiter as we honor Fèt Gede, Haiti’s ancestral celebration of life, death, and rebirth. The Gede spirits, or lwa, carry the wisdom of fertility, conception, and the eternal cycle of life and death, reminding us of their unity. Under the guidance of Julio Jean, we’ll explore the traditions of spirits like Gede Nibo, Papa Gede/Bawon Samdi, and Maman Brigitte.
Come dressed in purple, black, and white to embrace the festive spirit, and feel free to add elements like canes, dark glasses, top hats, and/or face paint. Refreshments will be served!
Class Details:
Sunday, November 3 | 4-7pm | In Person | $30
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In the pantheon of Haitian Vodou, "Gede" names the family of raucous spirits who personify the ancestral dead and sexual regeneration. They are the guardians of the crossroads between life and death, memorable characters that mock man's inhibitions around sexuality with the most crude, comical and ‘inappropriate’ behavior.