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Dia de festa de Yemanjá

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February 3rd 2009
Yesterday was the Dia da Festa de Yemanjá, so I thought it would be appropriate today to descibe that event and introduce you to Candomblé. In reality, I am not myself entirely clear on the matter and if someone thinks I am mistaken about anything please do not hesitate to tell me. Candomblé is an Afro-Brazilian religion which is extremely present in the North of the country. It was brought by ... read more

South America » Brazil » Bahia » Salvador

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Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more