Pilgrims hold their hands up to honor lwas, or spirits, during the Plaine du Nord, Haiti voodoo festival on July 24, 2008.

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Pilgrims hold their hands up to honor specific lwas, or spirits, during the annual Plaine du Nord, Haiti voodou festival held on July 24, 2008. Pilgrims come from across the country to worship the lwa Ogou, who presides over war, politics, fire and iron, St. James, the Catholic warrior saint, and other personal lwas.

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Location: Plaine du Nord, Haiti
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