What is a blessing ceremony? ⬇️ Our 10th Annual Ancestral Blessing Ceremony is meant to pay homage and tribute to the legacies of the enslaved that lived and worked on this land. The ceremony begins with pouring libation, a drink offering to ancestors. Join us, along with Sister Sula (@sulaspirit), @babaluther, and the Congo Square Drummers at this powerful act of remembrance. 📅 Saturday, February 22 🕒 12:30 p.m. - 3 p.m. 📍 Whitney Plantation (5099 Louisiana Hwy 18, Edgard, LA 70049) 🎟️ The

In the Hamer families of the Omo Valley, rituals revolve around family unity, the blessing of elders, and the connection to ancestors. In the most common ceremonies, the elders anoint the young with ghee and ochre, offer prayers over the livestock, and share songs around the fire. These rituals strengthen family bonds, ensure spiritual protection, and celebrate the cycles of life within the community. #inspirationofafrica | Quim Fàbregas - Fotografía y Viajes.