West Africa”. The Yoruba were considered many tribes that brought religious practice of Orisha (Saint) of West Africa. Since each tribe had their own Orisha (Saint)‚ in order to continue and practice the religion the slaves each gave their patronage saint to each other. When Cuba was able to practice Catholicism this is how so many involved in Ocha was able to connect their Orishas with Catholic names. Orishas have five main principals‚ which are
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slave trade. Voodoo is a monotheistic religion that has a central belief in one god‚ Bondye. Bondye is unreachable and the only way to communicate with him is through Ioa. The Ioa or lwa are divinity spirits in Voodoo. They are very similar to the Orishas in the Santeria religion. There are twelve principal Ioas‚ and the most important or the one with the most power is “Papa Legba.” Papa Legba must be saluted at all ceremonies. It is a large sin to offend him and permission from him must be granted
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staged Adamu Orisha plays in Lagos‚ it should be close to one hundred celebration since its inception. This papers seeks to discuss the celebration of the Eyo Adimu festival‚ the different types of theOrisas and there functions to the celebration and finally the significance of the Eyo regalia to Agogoro Eyo festival in Lagos. THE ORISHA’S OF THE PLAY…..a brief history. ADAMU ORISHA Although its history is shrouded in mystery‚ from very humble beginnings in lagos‚ the Adamu Orisha play which is
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heritage. Yorùbá slaves practiced Yorùbá religious ceremonies in these cabildos‚ along with religious and secular traditions from other parts of Africa‚ combining and amalgamating their masters’ pantheon of Catholic saints with their own pantheon of Orisha which is the Yorùbá word for god” (www.newworldencyclopedia.org). The Yorùbá religion is formed of a combination of various traditions; after the slave trade these traditions spread in various countries and Cuba was one of them. The Yoruba religion
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TOURISM The traditional relationship of Oba Liken of Ibefun and the people of Lagos and Ibiyeroye marriage may explain the notion that Eyo was introduced to Lagos from Ibefun. Chief Tajudeen Gbadesere revealed that‚ “the variant of Eyo staged was in the night entailing three consecutive outings in a performance where the use of Aropale and other paraphernalia were absent. Nevertheless‚ the place of Malaki and Ejilu in the historical origin of the fanciful Eyo play is brought out forcefully in a praise
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or physical unbalances. After the completion of the ceremony‚ and the successful accomplishment of the Iyaworaje‚ the Olosha expects to be more prosperous‚ healthy‚ emotionally balanced‚ and in tune with his or her Orisha Guardian Angel. (Santeria Cubana‚ n.d). However‚ having the Orisha crowned does not mean that everything will be perfect in the person’s life without effort‚ perseverance‚ respect‚ and obedience on his or her part. Lucumi religion always aims towards providing the devotee protection
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Colegio de Sta. Teresa de Avila Foundation Inc. Orishas Point Of Sale Proposal In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements for the subject Management Information System by: (surname‚ full name) (surname‚ full name) (surname‚ full name) (surname‚ full name) (surname‚ full name) (surname‚ full name) MIS Adviser October 27‚ 2012 TABLE OF CONTENTS I. Abstract 3 II. Introduction 2.1 Background of the Study 4 2.2 Significance of the Study 5 2.3
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story the humans and animals were sculpted based on the previous world were as in the West African one they were modeled after how the orishas looked.
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the body to communicate to the orishas and the body is sacred (Hagedorn 77). In the videos you see similarities in the movements for each of the orishas in both types of dances; as well as in the gestures‚ rhythms‚ chants and colors. One example can be seen in the dance for Ogun. The professional dancer executed the steps that are representative of Ogun; the dancer was acting as Ogun. In the video of the traditional dance‚ the man dancing was worshiping this orisha then looks to be taken over by
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translated means “the worship of saints” which is exactly what makes Santeria different from other religions. Followers of Santeria worship Orishas‚ which are saints and each saint has a different personality and represent a different element and force in nature. This religion participates in things like animal sacrifice‚ cleansing‚ special herbs‚ candle spells/rituals‚ Orisha worshipping‚ and initiations. Santeria is an old world religion that is derived from Africa but began growing in places like Cuba
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