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Voodoo is Haiti's mirror. Its arts and rituals reflect the difficult, brilliant history of seven million people, whose ancestors were brought from Africa to the Caribbean in bondage. In 1791 these Africans began the only successful national slave revolt in history. In 1804 they succeeded in creating the world's first Black republic: the only one in this hemisphere where all the citizens were free.
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Voodoo is the Creole religion. Like the Haitian people, Vodou spirits came from Africa, and they have been profoundly affected by slavery and hard won freedom. To honor and serve these spirits, Haitians create ceremonial art based on African models and influenced by Catholic, Masonic and other spiritual traditions. The sacred arts of Vodou are the outstanding achievement of a great people and their culture. |
Voodoo paintings are very diversified. Artists paint voodoo themes that are sometimes relevant to them, but people do relate to whatever's portayed on the paintings. Themes may vary from rituals, to "Lwa" ceremonies, or their interpretation of the spirits. |
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Voodoo rituals are very popular in Haiti's Culture. |