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Libation is an imporatant part of the ritual that takes place under the Kindah Tree
Drumming is an essential part of the ritual celebration
Drummers are skilled in the art of attracting ancestral spirits and controlling them when they possession of the bodies of dancers.
Possession under the Kindah Tree, January 1, 2017
Spiritual possession of dancers is one of the signs of the presence and active participation of the ancestors in the celebration.
The procession from the Kindah Tree on its way to the monument of Cudjoe
Sacred Pork prepared for the ancestors on January 1 by the Accompong Maroons
The cooking of the sacred meal for the ancestors is traditionally carried out by male elders.
Close up of the text on the sign at the Kindah Tree
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Craft items on display for sale at the January 6 celebration in Accompong Town
Gathering under the Kindah tree on January 6 in Accompong, St. Elizabeth