Category: Garifuna Religion & Spirituality
Águyuha Nidúheñu – Traditional Hungu Hungu
Águyuha Nidúheñu is a traditional Hungu Hungu song in which the singer laments the passing of loved ones. But he is comforted by the fact that he will be going to meet his ancestors in his next life. The Garifuna “Nine- Night” or Beluria is a traditional spiritual ceremony in Garifuna culture that takes…
The Lord’s Prayer in Garifuna
The Lord’s Prayer in Garifuna is beautiful. Even if you are not a Christian or not even a religious person, you will enjoy watching and listening to this Garifuna version of the Lord’s Prayer. You can learn the lyrics and meaning of another classic Garifuna song, “Malate Isien”, here. Lafureidun Aburemei Waguchi Bungiu, lidan sun…
Dügü – Garifuna Spirituality
Here is a wonderful first-hand narrative of one women’s experience of Garifuna spirtuality in 1996 taken from http://judylumb.com/dugu.html. An Extended Family Reunion I was honoured to be invited to a Garifuna dügü by my friend, Sebastian Cayetano (Sab), because it is a private family affair, not a cultural event to which the public is invited.…