16.000 Òrìşà Shrines Built In One State, Brazil Supersedes
Unlike Nígeria , the Orisa religion in Brazil is fast growing . it is considered a patrimony of the Brazilian people , the practice supersedes racial differences in the Latin American country .
Òrîşà religion , according to statistics , has grown among the white Latin Americans (Latin Americans of European origin) They have tagged it a patrimony .
In the city Santa Catarina , Rio Grande do Sul , Brazil , Orisa religion is called Batuque , it extends through the borders of Argentina , Uruguai and several other Latin American countries .
Rebranded Candomble in some part of Brazil , Orisa religion in Rio Grande do Sul is commonly practiced amongst Brazilians of European Origin , they see it as a product of sincerity , a piece of Africa in the minds of the white .
Having over 65.000 Orisa shrines , Rio Grand do Sul , is a state with the highest amount of shrines in Brazil . It’s more than the state of Bahia and Rio Janeiro , the states that are considered Black concentrations in Brazil
Identified as the cradle of racism in Brazil , Rio Grande do Sul , is the second largest white settlement in Brazil , the percentage of blacks living in the state is minute . “ It’s incredible to see this absurd , the whites in this state are rebranding Orisa religion even more than the blacks who are the original custodians. The whites in this state are racist , but they practices Orisa religion “ Says Ya Paula de Ogun
According to Ifayemi Ronaldo , “ it is difficult to find a home in Rio Grande do Sul without devotees of Orisa religion , a number of them are church goers in the daytime but Bàbálórìsà at night , they play drums , dance and sing Orisa rhythms at nights “ The Babalorisa said
According to statistics , the federation of Orisa practitioners , this year , estimated approximately 7000 Orisa shrines in the state of Bahia. The Terreiro da Casa Branca , located in an area of 5.200 squaremeters , is the oldest shrine in Brazil . It is located in Salvador , Bahia .
“ As the nation is still in search of peace and tranquility , the Orisa religion will continue waxing stronger in Brazil .It is considered the source of spiritual edification in Brazil . The construction of Orisa temples and shrines are increasing daily in Brazil “ – Says Ana Lucia
The post 16.000 Òrìşà Shrines Built In One State, Brazil Supersedes appeared first on The Ancestral News.
The post 16.000 Òrìşà Shrines Built In One State, Brazil Supersedes appeared first on The Ancestral News.
