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Symposium New Orleans International Vodou Day

The New Orleans International Vodou Day Symposium brings together scholars, practitioners, and cultural leaders to explore the living traditions, history, and global influence of African and diasporic spiritual practices. Presented in partnership with Xavier University of Louisiana, this gathering creates space for dialogue, learning, and cultural exchange centered on the knowledge systems that continue to shape healing, identity, and community across the world.

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Professor, Louisiana State University

Marie Laveau in Early 20th Century Voodoo

Manbo Zila (Susanne Delaney Belleville)

Manbo Asogwe, Committee of Vodun Rites of Benin


Presentation topic to be announced

Mami Moun (Marie St. Germaine)

 

Manbo Asogwe


Presentation topic to be announced

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Oungan Asogwe, Sèvite Badji Vodou – Temple Sacré Na-Ri-VéH 777


Vodou cosmology and the spiritual nature of the human being

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Casa del Caribe, Cuba


Women and religious leadership in Santería traditions

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Voodoo Chief


FA divination traditions of West Africa and the diaspora

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Oungan Asogwe


Vodou drumming as cultural archive and diasporic transmission

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Houngan

| KOSANBA Board Member

Sacred Song, and Embodied Archives of Resistance

Mahougnon KAKPO

Professor, Senator, President of the Committee of Vodun Rites of Benin


Vodun traditions and cultural heritage in Benin

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Traditional Chief and Crowned Queen of the African Diaspora (BaTeke)


Kongo spiritual traditions in the Americas

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Make Your Own Magic

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Connecting Oneness with Traditional African Universality

Explore the Exhibition

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Afro-Ecology Exhibit

Plants of Spiritual Tradition

Discover the Exhibit

Event Details

New Orleans International Vodou Day Symposium
Diaspora and Memory

📍 Location
Xavier University of Louisiana

1 Drexel Dr,

New Orleans, LA 70125, USA
 

📅 Date
May 23, 2026

⏰ Time

9:30am-5pm

Full schedule announcements coming soon.

We look forward to having you join us.

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