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The celebration comes from the Candomblé and Umbanda religions which came about as the religions of West African slaves brought to Brazil in the 16th century merged with Catholicism.
The celebration comes from the Candomblé and Umbanda religions which came about as the religions of West African slaves brought to Brazil in the 16th century merged with Catholicism.
The ceremony is a tribute to life and unity and gives its participants hopes for a prosperous, joyful new year.
