Join us in celebrating Gede season, which spans from the end of October through mid November in Haiti, and can be compared to Mexico's Day of the Dead or the Western tradition of Halloween.
Gede spirits are the intermediaries between the living, and the dead. They love to dance a sexually suggestive dance, known as Banda. They are also known for their foul mouths, and their favorite drink, Piman Kleren; a fiery rhum with 21 hot peppers soaked in it. Gede spirits are know for wearing sunglasses, with a missing lens and cover their faces with baby powder. They wear white, black and purple clothing.
This event will include:
Traditional Gede dance performances
Live Music Performances by Paul Beaubrun, Erol Josué, Gardy Girault, and Riva Nyri Précil
Photo booth installation by Steven Baboun
Best Gede (Baron Samdi, Manman Brigitte & Gede Zarenyen) Costume Contest
Gede trivia with prizes
Organic face & body painting
Special Guest Artists
Card Reading by Adele Grand Fanm
Gift Bags for VIP ticket holders
We invite attendees to bring an offering to be added to our Ancestral Gede Altar.
