Observed on

First Days of November

 

Observed by

Haitians

Country of Origin 

Haiti

Celebrations/Customs

Altar Construction, Creating Veves, Feasting, Drinking (Rum) Dancing, Wearing of Skull Makeup and Dark Glasses

Similar/Related to:

Día de los Muertos, All Soul's Day, Obon, Qingming

Key Points / Halloween Connection

- Haiti's annual "Feast of the Dead"  that is similar to Día de los Muertos

Brief Bio

Fet Gede is Haiti's annual "Feast of the Dead," a vibrant, celebratory festival in honor of the ancestral spirits, particularly the Gede family of spirits. Celebrated around the first days of November, it involves lively processions, music, dancing, feasting, and making offerings to the deceased to honor their memory and seek their guidance and protection. The event is a unique blend of ancestral traditions, community gathering, and a celebration of life, much like the Mexican Day of the Dead but with distinct Haitian cultural elements.