NewFilipina, Inc. presents, with fiscal sponsorship of Philippine Forum:
FAWN2005 Pre-conference Babaylan Spirit Retreat, NYC.
Photos courtesy of Joan May Cordova and Mary Ann Ubaldo

Very early in the morning. Letty, Evelie and Baylan. |
Potri, Letty, Evelie, Baylan, Ann & Joanie. |
Walking to the water. |
Our host. |
Letty, Baylan, Evelie, Rowena, Potri & Joanie. |
Walking to the water. |
Evelie, Baylan, Potri, Rowena & Joanie. |
Evelie & Letty |
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East side river is the baybay, body of water they come to. |
Time for prayer and contemplation... |
and smiles too... |
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lighting a candle and incense on shells. |
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A special gathering of women who seek to be connected with our indigenous spiritual roots. |
And a glad time too. |
Sisterhood and connectivity. |
The retreat. |
Sitting in circle and gathering wisdom shared. |
A time to share, a time to learn. |
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Potri leads a prayer of movement. |
Sacred objects, sacred thoughts and intentions. |
Such a joy to have gathered. |