Haitian Voodoo Temple: Secret Room of Death

Theres no doubt that Vodou is a powerful spiritual tradition. The worlds first free black republic was formed, at least in part, thanks to the uniting spirit of Vodou. Vodou was the common thread that united leaders in the Haitian revolution, despite their lack of a common language, tribal bonds or country of origin. In the space of just a few years, in a seemingly miraculous feat against the odds, an army of slaves threw off their chains, overthrew the French colonial government, beat Napoleans navy, abolished slavery, and formed modern day Haiti. Today, perhaps not despite but because of these powerful roots, Vodou may just be the most maligned, feared and misunderstood spiritual tradition in the western world. This morning I was invited to attend a Vodou ceremony in PortauPrince Haiti to witness it for myself. A special thank you to Elien Isac dit SambaL Houngan from CECILE for his hospitality and teachings. Moments like today are the exact reason I travel the globe. F