Hello everyone! The Convention was truly a great event! It was really great to see some familiar faces and just as great to meet with the new ones.
The weekend was filled with fun and learning. Saturday nights Fet Ghede celebration went so very well with everyone sharing a meal together and then participating in all the activities of the night. Fet Ghede is the time that we honor our ancestors as well as celebrate the Vodou New Year. Everyone was given the opportunity to throw the traumas and negativities of the old year into the fire for a fresh new start!
Additionally, we fed our ancestors at a beautiful ancestor altar, lit candles for them, and then made ouanga bottles to use throughout the year to connect with our beloved ancestors. We wrote them notes that went into a special vessel and also wrote their names on candles that are actually still being burned here in the office. It was extremely powerful to connect with everyone's family is this beautiful way.
Each person who attended the convention met with me for a one-on-one consultation and brief ritual to help them attain their goals. It is a very special time when I get to spend this private time with each client.
I am still in the category of "tired but happy" and already miss everyone who was here and can't wait for next year! I will share much more with you all soon. Here is a picture of our wonderful ancestor altar that we built. (Everyone was invited to have a picture of their ancestors on the altar.)
Love, Mambo Sam
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