Smoke Bubbles in Beija-Flor of Nilópolis Car Had the Smell of Lavender, Sacred Herb
The Beija-Flor de Nilópolis samba school incorporated lavender-scented smoke bubbles into their carnival parade, which are used in African religious traditions for spiritual cleansing and protection.
Balaio de Iemanjá reaches its 5th edition in Rio das Ostras this Sunday
Rio das Ostras will host the 5th edition of the Balaio de Iemanjá festival on Sunday, featuring a day full of free activities centered around traditional African rituals.
‘Odô Iyá’: Procession celebrates Iemanjá and raises awareness against religious racism in Rio Branco
The 16th Iemanjá Festival in Rio Branco brings together practitioners of African matrix religions to celebrate and address issues of religious racism.