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Voodoo means "Spirit of God." It's a system of beliefs originating in Africa. It is estimated that Voodoo has over fifty million followers worldwide. Voodoo flourishes in Brazil, Trinidad, Jamaica, Cuba, Haiti, New Orleans and in private homes in every country in the world.
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Voodoo BBQ & Grill has put a "New Orleans Spin" on slow-smoked meats and fast, casual dining. The premium quality Beef Brisket, Pulled Pork, Louisiana Cajun Sausage, Chicken and Ribs are smoked over Louisiana Pecan and Oak woods for up to 16 hours then blended with Cajun, Creole and Caribbean spices to create the magical flavor or "New Orleans Style BBQ" unique to VooDoo BBQ.
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During the week they spent in Paris last April, Rev. Louis Martinie and Rev. Severina's travel log and journal became and essay on Voodoo, the Ancestors, healing the past and the Myth of Sisyphus. Lavishly illustrated with graphics and photographs of Paris and Louisiana. Voodoo at Cafe Puce is now offered in a signed and numbered special edition. A unique document by two of the foremost Voodoo practitioners in New Orleans today. A must-read for anyone interested in Voodoo and New Orleans culture at the very time when it is endangered.
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Representations like these are a big part of what many people would mention if asked to describe Voodoo. Some people would ... talk about spiritual possession and animal sacrifice. Many might reference a specific place -- usually the Caribbean islands, like Haiti and Jamaica, or the southeastern United States, especially New Orleans and the Mississippi delta.
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Today, a significant percent of the population of New Orleans partake in Voodoo rituals. The practice of Voodoo involves the blessing of a Voodoo doll by an experienced practitioner which allows the possessor of the doll to contact the spirits directly - requesting fulfillment in love, finance, career, family matters, etc.
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New Orleans is stock full of folk tales of Voodoo practitioners who can transform into animals or cause animals to invade others. Rather than transforming into wolves, the Voodouns are generally reported as becoming cats.
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