Worshipers of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious tradition, set up a temporary altar in the sand to pay tribute to 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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Worshipers of Umbanda, the Afro-Uruguayan religious tradition, set up a temporary altar in the sand to pay tribute to 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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