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Bata for Oshun

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A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

A bata --drum ceremony-- for Oshun, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. Oshun is woman of Orula (one of the most estimated Santeria's Orisha --he predict future) and lover of Chango (god of war, thunder and fire). Oshun is also assimilated to the Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

ID: 17770
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

A bata --drum ceremony-- for Oshun, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. Oshun is woman of Orula (one of the most estimated Santeria's Orisha --he predict future) and lover of Chango (god of war, thunder and fire). Oshun is also assimilated to the Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

ID: 17781
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

A bata --drum ceremony-- for Oshun, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. Oshun is woman of Orula (one of the most estimated Santeria's Orisha --he predict future) and lover of Chango (god of war, thunder and fire). Oshun is also assimilated to the Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

ID: 17791
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

A bata --drum ceremony-- for Oshun, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. Oshun is woman of Orula (one of the most estimated Santeria's Orisha --he predict future) and lover of Chango (god of war, thunder and fire). Oshun is also assimilated to the Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

ID: 17788
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

A bata --drum ceremony-- for Oshun, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. Oshun is woman of Orula (one of the most estimated Santeria's Orisha --he predict future) and lover of Chango (god of war, thunder and fire). Oshun is also assimilated to the Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

ID: 17789
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

A bata --drum ceremony-- for Oshun, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. Oshun is woman of Orula (one of the most estimated Santeria's Orisha --he predict future) and lover of Chango (god of war, thunder and fire). Oshun is also assimilated to the Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

ID: 17790
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

A bata --drum ceremony-- for Oshun, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. Oshun is woman of Orula (one of the most estimated Santeria's Orisha --he predict future) and lover of Chango (god of war, thunder and fire). Oshun is also assimilated to the Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

ID: 17769
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

A bata --drum ceremony-- for Oshun, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. Oshun is woman of Orula (one of the most estimated Santeria's Orisha --he predict future) and lover of Chango (god of war, thunder and fire). Oshun is also assimilated to the Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

ID: 17783
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

A bata --drum ceremony-- for Oshun, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. Oshun is woman of Orula (one of the most estimated Santeria's Orisha --he predict future) and lover of Chango (god of war, thunder and fire). Oshun is also assimilated to the Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

ID: 17795
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

A bata --drum ceremony-- for Oshun, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. Oshun is woman of Orula (one of the most estimated Santeria's Orisha --he predict future) and lover of Chango (god of war, thunder and fire). Oshun is also assimilated to the Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

ID: 17797
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

A bata --drum ceremony-- for Oshun, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. Oshun is woman of Orula (one of the most estimated Santeria's Orisha --he predict future) and lover of Chango (god of war, thunder and fire). Oshun is also assimilated to the Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

ID: 17799
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

A bata --drum ceremony-- for Oshun, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. Oshun is woman of Orula (one of the most estimated Santeria's Orisha --he predict future) and lover of Chango (god of war, thunder and fire). Oshun is also assimilated to the Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

ID: 17784
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

A bata --drum ceremony-- for Oshun, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. Oshun is woman of Orula (one of the most estimated Santeria's Orisha --he predict future) and lover of Chango (god of war, thunder and fire). Oshun is also assimilated to the Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

ID: 17773
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

A bata --drum ceremony-- for Oshun, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. Oshun is woman of Orula (one of the most estimated Santeria's Orisha --he predict future) and lover of Chango (god of war, thunder and fire). Oshun is also assimilated to the Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

ID: 17772
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

A bata --drum ceremony-- for Oshun, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. Oshun is woman of Orula (one of the most estimated Santeria's Orisha --he predict future) and lover of Chango (god of war, thunder and fire). Oshun is also assimilated to the Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

ID: 17780
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

A bata --drum ceremony-- for Oshun, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. Oshun is woman of Orula (one of the most estimated Santeria's Orisha --he predict future) and lover of Chango (god of war, thunder and fire). Oshun is also assimilated to the Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

ID: 17796
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

A bata --drum ceremony-- for Oshun, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. Oshun is woman of Orula (one of the most estimated Santeria's Orisha --he predict future) and lover of Chango (god of war, thunder and fire). Oshun is also assimilated to the Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

ID: 17782
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

A bata --drum ceremony-- for Oshun, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. Oshun is woman of Orula (one of the most estimated Santeria's Orisha --he predict future) and lover of Chango (god of war, thunder and fire). Oshun is also assimilated to the Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

ID: 17798
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

A bata --drum ceremony-- for Oshun, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. Oshun is woman of Orula (one of the most estimated Santeria's Orisha --he predict future) and lover of Chango (god of war, thunder and fire). Oshun is also assimilated to the Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

ID: 17771
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

A bata --drum ceremony-- for Oshun, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. Oshun is woman of Orula (one of the most estimated Santeria's Orisha --he predict future) and lover of Chango (god of war, thunder and fire). Oshun is also assimilated to the Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

ID: 17792
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

A bata --drum ceremony-- for Oshun, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. Oshun is woman of Orula (one of the most estimated Santeria's Orisha --he predict future) and lover of Chango (god of war, thunder and fire). Oshun is also assimilated to the Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

ID: 17801
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

A bata --drum ceremony-- for Oshun, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. Oshun is woman of Orula (one of the most estimated Santeria's Orisha --he predict future) and lover of Chango (god of war, thunder and fire). Oshun is also assimilated to the Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.

ID: 17802

Hola Veronica, Gracia por tu

Hola Veronica,
Gracia por tu lindo comentario!
Habrá aún otras fotos pronto de mi viaje a Cuba, pero si quieres, visitas mi website : www.heymana.com

buenisima sequencia! fotos

buenisima sequencia! fotos originales, me encanta la señora que baila!

sigue así muy bien heimana!

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A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.
A <i>bata</i> --drum ceremony-- for <i>Oshun</i>, goddess of sensuality, love and stream water. Her colors are yellow and gold. <i>Oshun</i> is woman of <i>Orula</i> (one of the most estimated <i>Santeria's Orisha</i> --he predict future) and lover of <i>Chango</i> (god of war, thunder and fire). <i>Oshun</i> is also assimilated to the <i>Virgen de la Caridad des Cobre</i>, holy patronness of Cuba. After offering chants and dances, the cakes presented in front of the altar are shared between goddess and participants.
Havana, Cuba - Feb of 2008.