Devotees of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious cult, sing a prayer during a ritual ceremony in honor of the goddess Yemanjá on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among...
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Devotees of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious cult, sing a prayer during a ritual ceremony in honor of the goddess Yemanjá on the seashore in Montevideo, Uruguay, on February 2, 2024. Yemanjá, the goddess of the sea, motherhood, and fertility, is a central figure in African-rooted religions such as Umbanda, which blends African spiritual beliefs with Catholic influences. Widely worshiped in Brazil and Uruguay, Yemanjá holds particular significance among Afro-descendant communities. Every year on February 2nd, thousands of believers gather at Ramírez Beach in Montevideo, seeking blessings for prosperity, fertility, and protection, as they celebrate one of the country's most significant cultural and religious events.
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