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Spiritual cleansing ritual by Afro-Brazilian ahead of Rio carnival

## Afro-Brazilian Ritual Cleansing at Rio's Sambadrome

KBy Katherine DoyleFeb 12, 20261 min read

Afro-Brazilian Ritual Cleansing at Rio's Sambadrome

On Sat, Feb 10, 2024, a cleansing ritual was performed at Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome, preceding the Carnival festivities. Practitioners of Afro-Brazilian religions such as Umbanda and Candomblé engaged in this ceremony to promote peace and ancestral protection.

Participants, dressed in traditional white garments, used brooms made from rue—believed to remove negative energies—as part of the ceremony. The intent, as explained by Priest Alexandre Fernandes, was to prevent negativity and ensure a peaceful Carnival under the guidance of ancestral spirits.

Teacher Leonardo Matos described the ritual as a process of "purification" and "opening paths" for positive energy.

On Sat, Feb 10, 2024, a cleansing ritual was performed at Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome, preceding the Carnival festivities.
Katherine Doyle · Thehackingpost

The event included diverse participants such as religious women from Bahia, flag-bearer couples, and elderly members from various samba schools, all in traditional attire. This gathering underscored the integral role of Afro-Brazilian culture in Carnival traditions.

The cleansing ritual took place just before the official competitive parades. These parades, featuring Rio’s top samba schools, are scheduled for Feb 16, 17, and 18, 2024. The ritual serves as a spiritual preparation for a celebration hoped to be protected and filled with positive energy.

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Based on reporting by Africanews.

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