VOODOOFEST is our FREE annual festival, held EVERY Halloween, which celebrates the Voodoo religion's many important contributions to New Orleans' traditions. VOODOOFEST’s primary goals are to honor the Ancestors, educate the public about this widely misunderstood religion & to preserve and celebrate the unique Spiritual & Cultural Heritage of New Orleans. VOODOOFEST will be held at Voodoo Authentica of New Orleans Cultural Center & Collection - 612 rue Dumaine in the French Quarter.
VOODOOFEST 2017 EVENTS SCHEDULE
1 PM: OPENING CEREMONY with Amzie Adams & Spiritwalker, led by our family of initiated Priests.
1:30 PM: New Orleans Voodoo Priest & Living Legend, Doctor Glover, will share knowledge earned from decades of practicing effective Ritual Magick.
2 PM: Published author, academic & Vodou Practitioner, Dr. Ina Fandrich, speaks about the life & times of our Great Ancestor, Voodoo Queen Mam'zelle Marie Laveaux.
3 PM: Haitian-Initiated Cajun Voodoo Priest, Jesse Brunet, a true Louisiana original, speaks about the fascinating history of the Cajun people and the tremendous contributions they've made to our local history & culture.
3:30 PM: New Orleans Voodoo Priest, Belfazaar Ashantison, published author of, "Beneath the Sheltering Oak," & "Voodoo Through My Eyes," speaks about his close relationship to the Ancestors & how They assist him in his work as a Spiritual Consultant & Root Worker.
4 PM: Mardi Gras Indian Presentation
4:30 PM: Chief Priestess Luisah Teish, acclaimed author of, "Jambalaya" and other cherished works, will lead us in songs to Eshu, the Trickster, Oya, the Boss Lady of the Cemetery & other Elders of the Night.
5:30 PM: Internationally renowned local musician & historian, Sunpie, discusses the African roots of our locally beloved music and dance, while performing some of his most popular songs.
6:15 PM: Bring your drums (and your clapping hands) for African Drumming 101! Award winning percussionist, Luther Gray, of Bamboula 2000, discusses the African roots of our locally beloved rhythms. Everyone is asked to participate & learn a few basic beats.
7 PM: CLOSING ANCESTRAL HEALING RITUAL with our extended family of initiated Priests, the Voodoo Authentica Ritual Troupe and YOU!
