17th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest People
The strength and gratitude of being reborn to the Orixá
Record made in the intimacy of a "Yaô" of Oxum (Orixá) in his religious initiation. The name "Yaô" is given to beginners in the Brazilian religion called "Candomblé". The process of initiation into religion is composed of a series of reserved rituals and a public celebration. In this celebration "Yaô" enters into a trance and incorporates its Orixá.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 08.2018 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2019 |
Photo Location: | Rio de Janeiro, Brazil |
Camera: | Canon EOS REBEL T5i |
Copyright: | © Carolina Merat |