At Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro, a significant gathering occurred as devotees came together to honor Yemoja/Yemanjá, the Great Mother of the Sea. This event is deeply rooted in the religious traditions of the African diaspora in Brazil, particularly in the Afro-Brazilian Candomble and Umbanda faiths. These syncretic religions, which blend West and Central … Continue reading Worship of Yemoja/Yemanjá, Afro-Brazilian Sea Goddess, Takes Center Stage at Rio de Janeiro’s New Year Celebration