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Macumba is a word of African (Bantu) origins. Various explanations of its meaning include "a musical instrument", the name of a Central African deity, and simply "magic". It was the name used for all Bantu religious practices mainly in Rio de Janeiro Afro-Brazilian in the 19th Century. Later (20th century) these practices re-aligned themselves into what are now called Umbanda, Quimbanda and Omoloko. "Macumba" became common in many parts of Brazil used by the non-practicing population as ...

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Brazilian Culture is of a very diverse nature. The religion of most Brazilians is Roman Catholic. In fact, Brazil is the largest country in the world whose predominant religion is Roman Catholicism. Many other beliefs over time have been incorporated into the Brazilian catholic belief system such as Spiritism, Buddhism, Hinduism, Ayahuasca, and Judaism as well as religious syncretisms, such as candomblé, umbanda, and macumba, that mix Catholicism with African tribal religions. A majority of the population are non-practicing Catholics ... Including:

• Culture of Brazil - Curiosities

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African religions are distinct to African ethnic groups. In certain respects the term is awkward as traditional African religions have a wide cultural variety that makes virtually any overall statement a sweeping generalization, but the majority of African religions do share some commonalities. There is no universal aspect found in all African religions. Not all people of African descent are known to follow these gods, however. Many tribes in Africa have been converted to Islam and the Nation of Islam group tries to convert Afr ... Including:

• African religions - Animism
• African religions - The ancestors
• African religions - Spiritual Harming and Healing
• African religions - Rituals
• African religions - Intermixture with other religions

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Originating in Brazil in the early 20th century, Umbanda is a religion that blends Catholicism, Kardecist Spiritualism and Afro-Brazilian traditions. It started among the lower-class Afro-Brazilian population of Rio de Janeiro but has now spread all over the country. The term "Umbanda" derives from Kimbundu, an Angolan language and means "religious practitioners". Umbanda is a monotheistic, syncretic religion based on the worship of Angolan spirits, brought to Brazil by the African slaves during the colonial period and others b ... Including:

• Umbanda - Famous Umbandists

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Candomblé is an Afro-American religion practiced chiefly in Brazil but also in adjacent countries. The religion came from Africa to Brazil, carried by African priests and adherents who were brought as slaves between 1549 and 1888. The name Batuque is also used, especially before the 19th century when Candomblé became more common. Both words are believed to derive from a Bantu-family language. Although originally confined to the slave population, banned by the Catholic church, and even criminalized by some govern ... Including:

• Candomblé - Nations
• Candomblé - Beliefs
• Candomblé - Syncretism
• Candomblé - Rituals
• Candomblé - Temples and priesthood
• Candomblé - Books

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Latin America Latin America is the parts of the Americas where Romance languages derived from Latin are officially or primarily spoken. Alternatively, Latin America is typically contrasted with Anglo-America where English, a Germanic language, predominates. See also Latino, Hispanic, Ibero-America, and Use of the word American. Definitions for what comprises Latin America may vary. From a sociopolitical perspective, including only independent countries, ... Including:

• Latin America - Etymology
• Latin America - Political Divisions
• Latin America - History
• Latin America - Demographics
• Latin America - Economy
• Latin America - Language
• Latin America - Religion
• Latin America - Music
• Latin America - Film

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1960 in film - Top grossing films. North America Ben-Hur Can Can Alfred Hitchcock's Psycho Operation Petticoat Suddenly, Last Summer The Apartment Solomon and Sheba On the Beach 1960 in film - Academy Awards. Best Picture: The Apartment - Mirisch, United Artists Best Actor: Burt Lancaster - Including:

• 1960 in film - Events
• 1960 in film - Top grossing films
• 1960 in film - Academy Awards
• 1960 in film - Births
• 1960 in film - Deaths
• 1960 in film - Other movies released

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Spiritism is a religious and philosophic doctrine established in France in the mid 19th Century by Allan Kardec. The term was coined by him as the specific name of the doctrine he was about to publish but, given the fact that the word was created from roots taken from the common language, it was soon incorporated into the normal use and has been used to name other doctrines as well, though the ... Including:

• Spiritism - Spiritism and Related Religions
• Spiritism - Precursors
• Spiritism - Fox Sisters
• Spiritism - Spinning Tables
• Spiritism - Mesmerism
• Spiritism - An Overview
• Spiritism - Basic Books
• Spiritism - Doctrine
• Spiritism - Leading a Spiritist Life
• Spiritism - Organization
• Spiritism - The Role of Spiritism
• Spiritism - Spiritism as a Religion
• Spiritism - Spiritism as Science
• Spiritism - Spiritism and Other Religions
• Spiritism - Spiritism and Christianism
• Spiritism - Spiritism Through History
• Spiritism - Syncretic Religions
• Spiritism - See Also

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Main article: Religion in Brazil About 74% of the population in Brazil are Roman Catholic. Followers of Protestantism are rising in number, currently at 15.4%. Spiritism constitute 1.3% of the population (about 2,3 millions) and is the country with more adepts of this religion. African traditional religions such as Candomblé, Macumba, and Umbanda are the next largest groups. There are around 120,000 members of the Jewish community (located mostly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro but also in Brasilia, Curitiba, Porto Alegre and ...

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The city is known for its lakes, its waterfall, the Serra Santa Helena and its caves. The two most important lakes are the Lagoa Paulino and te Lagoa Boa Vista. The Lagoa Paulino is situated in the City centre and is surrounded by bars and shops. The Lagoa Boa Vista is surrounded by parks, sports facilities and a small zoo. The Gruta Rei do Mato (Cave of the Forest King) is the best known cave and is named after a fugitive who lived in it. The cave is situated in a wooded limestone (Karst) hill. It has three large chambers with numerous ...

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Juan Manuel Blanes (1830-1901), Uruguay's most famous 19th century artist, painted large canvases depicting the life of the gaucho, the South American cowboy, and events from Uruguay's history. Pedro Figari (1861-1938) painted detailed scenes of daily life in Montevideo and the countryside. Joaquín Torres García (1874-1949) developed what is known as constructive universalism and influenced a generation of Uruguayan painters. The realistic sculptures of José Belloni (1880-1965) can be seen in public parks and plazas in Montevideo. They depict scenes from Uruguayan life, such as a stagecoach drawn by horses, or a wagon pulled by oxen ...

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Evidence of pre-columbian presence has been found in the Gruta Rei do Mato (Cave of the Forest King). From around 1700, colonists entered Minas Gerais in search of gold, gems and diamonds. Nowadays, the Santa Luzia quarter is unofficially still called "o garimpo" (meaning "the goldmine"). Between 1780 and 1867, the name 'Sete Lagoas' was used for several regional types of administrations. The municipal ...

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