Well known Gede spirits include Gede Nibo, Gede Plumaj, Gede Ti Malis, Gede Zaranye, and many others. They are known for the drum rhythm and the dance called the "banda" and in possession will drink or rub themselves with a mixture of raw rum or clairin and twenty-one habanero or goat peppers.
Gede Nibo is a psychopomp and acts as an intermediary between the living and the dead, who gives voice to the dead spirits that have not been reclaimed from "below the waters".
The Gede often dress as an undertaker dressed in black with black sunglasses. Some Gede will only have one lens, seeing as they do in two worlds. The chief of the Gedes is still Gede Nibo. He has no wife, and goes around flirting with the lady Lwas, except Ezili who apparently does not like him.
The colors of the Gede are generally purple and black, and they enjoy unfiltered cigarettes like Pall Malls, rum steeped with hot peppers, dancing the suggestive "banda" dance with the ladies, and they are very protective of children, as many of the lwa are.
From haitianmedia.com
These are Rolf's Views as expressed to me during a tour of Castillo del Mundo
He shows his freedom of expression through his works and is a fascinating person to talk to..
It would be a sure miss if you went to Sosua Dominican Republic and missed going to this fantastical Castle.
The chat alone with this gentle man was worth it.. let alone the amazing art he has there!!
If You have been to Castillo del Mundo and have something to add..please contact me
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