Question 1

Is there an age restriction for attending the event?

Accepted Answer

Guests under 16 must be accompanied by an adult. While families are welcome, the event features intense ceremonial Vodou traditions—including heavy drumming, chanting, and expressive dancing—that may be overwhelming or intense for little ones.

Question 2

What should I wear to match the event’s theme?

Accepted Answer

To get into the spirit of the ceremony, attendees are encouraged to wear white with a purple head scarf, or purple and black, which are the Gede’s colors

Question 3

Can I bring an offering?

Accepted Answer

You are welcome to bring an offering for the Gede or your ancestors. Offerings can be placed on the main altar. The Gede are known to enjoy items such as rum, cigars, sunglasses with one lens, flat breads, and peppers.

Question 4

Will there be food and drinks available?

Accepted Answer

Yes. There will be traditional Haitian and Mexican food vendors on-site, and a by-donation bar will be serving shots of tequila Barbancourt Haitian rum.

Question 5

Is the venue accessible?

Accepted Answer

Yes, the New Orleans Healing Center is an accessible venue.

Question 6

What is Day of the Dead/Fet Gede?

Accepted Answer

Fet Gede is a Haitian Vodou festival celebrating the ancestors, also known as the “Festival of the Dead” or “Festival of the Ancestors.” The celebration offers a comforting reminder that our Dead are not gone, and we can honor and visit with them as a community. In turn, our memory of them keeps the

Question 7

Who are the Gede spirits?

Accepted Answer

The Gede are a family of Haitian Vodou spirits who are the patrons of the Dead. They are known as tricksters who stand at the crossroads of life and death. While they are patrons of death, sex, and regeneration, they are also great healers in life-or-death situations. They are often depicted wearing

Day of the Dead / Fet Gede: A celebration of our ancestors