Dreams, ancestral presence, and beliefs about life after death shape how many Haitians understand the relationship between the visible and invisible worlds. In Beyond the Mists and Mysteries, Gina Boyer explores Haitian beliefs about the soul’s journey after death, drawing on her spiritual perspective and personal encounters. Jean-Claude Fanfan’s Sous les Couleurs d’Haïti: Histoire, Mystique et Destin d’une Nation considers the connections among Haitian history, national symbols, spirituality, and collective memory. Manbo Zila Nzingha Nandi brings the knowledge and lived practice of Haitian Vodou, including ancestral traditions, healing, and relationships with the lwa. Moderated by Carole Arty Démesmin, author of Four Breaths of Kiskeya/Quatre Souffles de Quisqueya/Kat Souf Kiskeya. In Haitian Creole with English interpretation.
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