Yanvalou
| Native name | Haitian Creole: Yanvalu |
|---|---|
| Etymology | Fon: humble plea |
| Genre | Haitian Vodou |
| Time signature | 12/8 |
| Tempo | Generally Slow-Medium (6/8 or 12/8) |
| Instrument | Rada drums |
| Origin | Benin |
| Related dances | Rada Rite (Zepaule, Nago, Mahi, Ibo) honoring Agwé and Damballah |
Yanvalou is a rhythm and dance originating in Haitian Vodou Its name means "humble plea" in Fon Language. The Yanvalou is performed during the Rada rituals of Haitian Vodou in honor to Damballah, the serpent spirit or the lwa of fertility. and Agwé, the deity of the sea.