Brazil has again spoken in the language of the gods , the practitioners of the Candomblé religion , Brazil’s version of the Yoruba traditional religion yesterday took to the streets of Saopaulo, they sang , danced and realized spiritual activities in broad daylight . they appeased Osumare, an important deity in the Yoruba traditional religion.
The traditionalists present.
The ritual activities which started at about 12 noon , counted with the presence of Brazilian traditionalists , Babalawos and Iyanifas , they appeased the serpent deity of the Yorubas.
Lamed Vitória, the traditionalist present at the event .The kids present.
Osumare, in the Yoruba traditional religion represents the junction between the male and the female, a union that allows the existence of life, water and earth, mortality and immortality and everything that is double, ambiguous and opposites that complement each other.
Osumare is a large snake that envelops the Earth with its tail and ensures the integration of the planet and the renewal of the universe, governing the transformations.
Worshippers in Public.Drummers present.Baba Olorisa/ The Priest who conducted the rituals.
Lamed Vitória, a Brazilian, Yoruba traditionalist , present at the occasion “ I am glad I witnessed this in my lifetime , i expect more of our traditional worshippers to be bold enough , just like this , and worship their gods in the public , Irunmoles are rejoicing “ she said while chanting in Yoruba language.
Daniel Kairoz , the spokes person of the Terreyro Traditionalists present , “ This is not the first time we are doing this , we have also taken Esu Laalu and other Orishas across the streets of Saopaulo, Brazil “ He said while dancing to the rhythms of Osumare.
Aseoooo!!!