HOMOWO FESTIVAL AND PURIFICATION
BATH/ “HEDZUU”
Water Is. “Water lets be.” ater is the point of all beginnings. Water
cleanses and makes the old past anew. Water regenerates. In fact,
water is life. This is why it is appropriate to take the yearly Homowo
Purification Bath (by self immersion) coupled with a strong and special
Libatory Prayer1 for longevity and to ward off all kinds of draw backs
(hindrances) in any endeavor during the upcoming year; a new
beginning with renewed assurance for successes. Purification Bath for
success is a two-way traffic. It is a vow to remain connected to the
Almighty, Bor Mawu, one’s Day-angel (Guardian angel), and the Arch-
angels who have been assigned to take charge over humanity
individually and collectively to keep them in all their ways. Additionally,
it maintains and solidifies the link between human seekers and their
ancestors, who are assessors and intercessors (when the seekers live in
obedience to the will and way of the Almighty God). Life is three tiers,
Spiritual, Mental, and Physical (material) and all must balance. These
make life complete, productive, comfortable and worthy of living. Yes,
there is Growth, Healing and reaping of great benefits in the yearly
Homowo Special Purification Bath.
DIRECTIONS: The Purification Bath is done by self-immersion three
times in the Sea or any body of water with the following mindset:
1. To recognize and accept ones short-comings
2. To prepare oneself to make changes in heart and mind before
entering the New Year
3. To put the gloomy past behind by forgiving oneself before entering
the New Year.
4. To forgive other brothers, sisters, neighbors, and colleagues before
entering the New Year.