Religions, 1st prize

Voodoo Religion in Haiti


	1. A white pigeon will be sacrifice to the Petro loa powerful Haitian spirits that can offer protection or turn violent.

	2. Worshipers strive to reach an altered state so spirit will ride their bodies.

	3. Face to death and life's uncertainties, Haitians call upon spirits to intervene in the course of their lives.

	4. Dancing to the strong rhythms of drums, worshipers slip into trance-like states at the annual ceremony.

	5. Faithful followers often sacrifice animals to Ougou Feray, the spirit of war and iron.

	6. A voodoo priestess in St James pilgrimage.

	7. Worshipers roll in the mud, symbolized the god and share their special powers.

	8. Guede is a group of loa made up of spirits of the dead. These loas represent dead, sexuality and buffoonery and also healers of the sick and protector of children.

	9. Voodoo is medicine, justice, police, art, dance, music as well as religious ritual.

	10. It only requires a bit of observation and experience to understand its wisdom, serenity and devotion.

	11. Voodoo, the heritage of the ancient African nations was exiled in America.

	12. As they attempt to start a new life in North America, they continue to implore the protection from ancient gods.