| | Once again the love tent sways an invitation |
| | | Raquel, led by our organizer Patricia was delighted |
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| | Raquel is a commanding presence. Candomblé comes from Africa |
| | | It was brought by slaves, many were royalty |
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| | Brazilians have a general knowledge but few have real experience of Candomblé |
| | | Her adorable grandson, Manoel, was attentive. The paintings are done by Raquel. |
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| | The Orixás are personified forces of nature. Some are much older than others |
| | | Oxumaré, is a hermaphrodite. The snakes, earth wisdom |
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| | Yemanja, Goddess of the Ocean, carries a mirror |
| | | The drums call the Orixás |
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| | The drummers....Grandson- Manoel, Son-Vitor and Babalorixá - Adaílson |
| | | The dancer Vanessa, Manoel's sweetheart, is not an initiate but an aspirant |
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| | | Everyone was invited to join in, honoring different powers of nature |
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| | Raquel, in her 70's, often got so excited she had to join the dance |
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| | The Babalorixá gave some detailed instruction |
| | | Arara showed up and got very excited. He danced in the window sill |
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| | | Vanessa dancing with Rhavina |
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| | This Orixá is a warrior. The group really got into this one |
| | | They paired off and went for it |
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| | | The drums, intricate rhythms, intoxicating |
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| | Vitor also showed some subtle steps, Paulina was right with him |
| | | When Vitor danced, the drummers rearranged themselves to include Vanessa |
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| | The last session, Raquel took off her turban |
| | | This Orixá carries a fully strung bow and arrow |
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| | | Vitor was so serious, so intense, I had to work hard to catch his smile |
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| | The session ended with the Samba. Of course. |
| | | Everyone had a chance to show their stuff |
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| | Vanessa, Manoel's sweetheart |
| | | Fabio is smiling, usually serious he is hard to catch in a smile |
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| | Patricia, Paulina and William getting cozy |
| | | And then the last bit of dance business |
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| | The Group.......amazing experience for all of us. |
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