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"In 2013, I began the journey of documenting the rituals of Afro-Brazilian and indigenous religions, especially Umbanda, Candomblé, and Jurema, in different regions of Brazil.

These religions of African origin arrived in Brazil alongside the enslaved brought from the African continent during the colonial period. Faced with the prohibition of practicing their beliefs freely, these individuals were compelled to perform their rituals in secrecy, often under the guise of Christian practices imposed by colonizers.

Simultaneously, indigenous religions, also targeted for repression by the Catholic Church, often shared the same places of worship as religions of African origin. This coexistence fostered a process of cultural interaction, resulting in mutual influences between these spiritual traditions. Over time, this phenomenon of syncretism contributed to shaping Brazil's rich religious tapestry, characterized by a diversity of practices, beliefs, and spiritual paths converging in the search for a connection with the divine."