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Title:
Cubans pray to the Virgin, and a goddess
Description:
In parts of Havana, the Yoruba traditions of former Nigerian and Congolese slaves are still practiced. Followers worship the Orishas, deities of nature. Centuries ago, slaves venerated these spirits secretly, in the place of Catholic saints. This year, during island celebrations for the Virgin Mary, faithful Yoruba make offerings on the waters edge to Yemaya, goddess of the sea.Duration: 00:56
Author:
AFP
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Cubans pray to the Virgin, and a goddess
Description:
In parts of Havana, the Yoruba traditions of former Nigerian and Congolese slaves are still practiced. Followers worship the Orishas, deities of nature. Centuries ago, slaves venerated these spirits secretly, in the place of Catholic saints. This year, during island celebrations for the Virgin Mary, faithful Yoruba make offerings on the waters edge to Yemaya, goddess of the sea.Duration: 00:56
Author:
AFP
Tags:
WEB, IMAGES, CUBA, RELIGION,
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