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Candomble, Mario Tama, Brazil


Candomblé is an Afro-Brazilian religion brought to Brazil by African Slaves. Candomblé literally means dance in honor of the gods. It is a mixture of Yoruba, Fon, and Bantu beliefs from Africa with Western Catholicism, and is built on oral tradition with no written doctrine or scripture.


Candomble, Mario Tama, Brazil

Candomble, Mario Tama, Brazil

Candomble, Mario Tama, Brazil

Candomble, Mario Tama, Brazil

Candomble, Mario Tama, Brazil

Candomble, Mario Tama, Brazil

Candomble, Mario Tama, Brazil

Candomble, Mario Tama, Brazil

Candomble, Mario Tama, Brazil

Candomble, Mario Tama, Brazil

Candomble, Mario Tama, Brazil