Haitian Folklore and Vodou Practices: Ezili Dant-OrSaturday, June 22nd from 2:00pm to 3:30pm
$30
Max attendees: 10
Please note: This class requires a minimum of 8 registered students by Monday, June 17th in order to hold the class. If you register and then are unable to attend, you must let us know by Monday, June 17th in order to receive a refund. Thank you for understanding.
Discover The Hidden Story Of The Queen Ezili Dant-Or.
Ezili is the escort of women and their power in different degrees. Ezili Dant-Or specifically is the Queen of revolution and mothers, offering freedom and protection. Come learn about the songs and Haitian Folklore in relation to her through David Durosier.
This work integrates the body, heart, and spirit, bringing forward personal transformation and community connection.
All people and experience levels are welcome; children are welcome.
Please bring your own drum. If you do not have a drum, a few drums will be available for use, but supplies are limited.
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Some notes on Vodou and non-Western teaching methods:
Vodou is rooted in Haitian culture, including the Kreyol language, art, food, and history. Key points will be offered in English, but Kreyol is the language of the spirits and a lot would be lost in a full translation. This is a cross-cultural exchange; ideas about teaching, how things are presented, and expectations around what is shared/how it is shared sometimes diverge from Western teaching methods and may challenge us at times. In Vodou, and many African Traditional Religions (ATRs), more is put on the student to fill in the gaps because it is believed they will understand what they need to at the time they need it. The full experience and even some of the frustration is part of the teaching.
Vodou contains animal sacrifice*, diverse expressions of sexuality, discussion of slavery and revolution, ideas challenging gender norms, violence, spirit possession, drinking, and profound beauty. Everything has a place and exists on a spectrum, everything has a role. The spirits participate in material and immaterial ways beyond full possession, so things are fluid because the spirits are working too.
*No animal sacrifice will be done in these classes
Event Venue
The Raven's Wing Magical Co-Op - Portland, 7927 SE 13th Ave, Portland, OR 97202-6659, United States,Portland, Oregon
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