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This dancer who is possessed by an ancestral spirit is carrefully attended to by other dancers.jpg

This dancer who is possessed by an ancestral spirit is carefully attended to by other dancers

The sacred meat is believed to bring good fortune to those who partake of it.jpg

The sacred meat is believed to bring good fortune to those who partake of it.

The cooking of the sacred meal for the ancestors is traditionally carried out by males as in this image.jpg

The cooking of the sacred meal for the ancestors is traditionally carried out by Maroon men.

Sacred Pork prepared for the ancestors on January 1 by the Accompong Maroons.jpg

Sacred Pork prepared for the ancestors on January 1 by the Accompong Maroons.

Procession through the town from the Kindah Tree.jpg

Procession through Accompong Town from the Kindah Tree on January 1.

Possession under the Kindah Tree.jpg

Possession under the Kindah Tree

Playing the drum under the Kindah Tree.jpg

Playing the drum under the Kindah Tree

Playing the drum.jpg

Playing the drum

Kindah Sign

Close up of the text on the sign at the Kindah Tree

Gathering under the Kindah tree on January 6 in Accompong, St. Elizabeth.jpg

Gathering under the Kindah tree on January 6 in Accompong, St. Elizabeth

Entrance to Accompong Town, St. Elizabeth.jpg

Entrance to Accompong Town, St. Elizabeth

Craft items displayed for sale at the January 6 celebration in Accompong Town.jpg

Craft items displayed for sale at the January 6 celebration in Accompong Town

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