Candombl茅 in Portugal ?

Candomblé in Portugal ?

Strontium · 2024-12-05T21:35:04+01:00

Explore the presence of Candomblé in Portugal, its cultural significance, and local ceremonies. Share experiences and insights from those familiar with it.

Strontium Serial expat

Member since 27 April 2019

StrontiumSerial expat05 December 2024 19:35:04

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Hi,

I lived in Par谩 Brasil and talking to Brazilian workmates was made aware of Candombl茅 and was given permission to attend a ceremony, I stood at the back but being 25cms taller than most people there I could see and hear everything. It was fascinating and didn't understood what was going on. I know some of the history but wondered聽 is Candombl茅 active in Portugal and does anyone on here know more about it?

JohnnyPT Portugal Expert

Member since 23 May 2020

JohnnyPTPortugal Expert06 December 2024 09:38:13

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The legality of these practices is not well defined in Portugal. There are events, I've occasionally seen one on a beach in Portugal, in winter, where there was only this group of about 30 people, and I that was running 50 metres away. If you look on the internet you'll find more information. There are pseudo mothers of saints, almost all from the Brazilian community in Portugal, who have no order of spiritual leadership, and who take advantage of people's ignorance and lack of knowledge, and see this as a way of setting up an easy business... where there are Brazilians and Africans there are these practices. Anyone who wants to can join in, but it's best to stay far away.... my humble opinion....