24K views · 71 reactions | In Haiti, a body ceremony (often part of Vodou tradition) is a sacred ritual that honors the dead and guides their spirit to the ancestral realm. The body is washed, dressed, and surrounded by prayers, drumming, and singing. The ceremony connects the living and the ancestors, celebrating the person’s life while helping their spirit find peace. #Haiti | The Bearded Backpacker | Facebook

434K views · 4K reactions | Hector Retamal has witnessed the mysterious voodoo rituals of Haiti first-hand, capturing the communities’ deep reverence for the afterlife. | VICE | Facebook