The Fon and Ewe-speaking people of Dahomey whose Arará identity in Cuba preserved West African Vodun ceremonies, sacred drumming traditions, and spiritual practices that become one of the deeply rooted threads of Afro-Cuban religious life.
Arará people of Cuba — descendants of enslaved Fon and Ewe speakers from the Kingdom of Dahomey in present-day Benin, who arrived in Cuba during the 18th and 19th centuries and preserved their Vodun spiritual traditions under the name Arará. Their sacred batá-style drums, ceremonial songs, and deity pantheon — closely related to Haitian Vodou — survived in communities around Matanzas, where Arará cabildos maintained West African religious practice across generations of colonial suppression. This interactive sweatshirt connects you to that Dahomey Vodun and Arará Afro-Cuban heritage legacy with a QR code linking to the full story.
HERITAG is a purpose-driven brand that celebrates cultural diversity and awareness. Wear and share your social identity and cultural heritage with a unique collection of interactive sweatshirts that carry flags of indigenous people in Cuba. Create informative and fun moments by inviting people to scan the visible QR code and learn about the diverse population in Cuba.
Making products on demand instead of in bulk also helps reduce overproduction, and this quality sweatshirt is made especially for you as soon as you place an order.
Few more things to know about this sweatshirt: • Scannable QR code printed on the back for an interactive and fun experience • Designed to educate about a nation's proud history milestones and rich culture • Custom print-on-demand • 50% cotton, 50% polyester • Unisex regular fit, sturdy and warm, pre-shrunk soft-feel fabric • Double-needle stitched spandex collar, shoulders, armholes, cuffs, and hem
