Haitian communities celebrate Fèt Gede traditions in Ouanaminthe

Practitioners in Ouanaminthe, a town in the Northeast Department of Haiti, gathered at a local cemetery on November 1 to begin the Fèt Gede celebrations.

These observances honor the dead and continue throughout the month of November with daily spiritual rituals. Devotees of the Gédé, which are spirits associated with Kafou, participated in the event through songs and dances. The local group Grann Bataklan joined the festivities to perform traditional music and spiritual acts.

Families visited the cemetery to make offerings and honor the spirits. Children joined their parents to participate in the community traditions. Residents like Denia Merisier provided coffee to visitors as part of the commemorative rituals. These gatherings serve as a way for the community to maintain their cultural and spiritual heritage.