Casa de Oxumarê, Candomblé temple in Federação, Brazil
Casa de Oxumarê is a white building with traditional Afro-Brazilian architectural features and spiritual spaces in Salvador. The temple's painted walls, decorated altars, and layout reflect the devotional care invested in the building over generations.
The temple was established in 1836 and represents one of the oldest Candomblé institutions in Bahia. Its founding grew from roots in West Africa, where religious practices were carried across and maintained in Brazil.
The house functions as a place where visitors encounter African religious traditions through ceremonies and community gatherings. The spaces convey the spiritual depth of these living practices.
Visits can be arranged in advance, and afternoon or early evening visits tend to work best when the community is gathered. Comfortable footwear helps while exploring the internal rooms and surrounding areas on foot.
The house has received visits from West African royal courts, acknowledging the continuity between original cultures and their expressions in Brazil. These encounters underscore its role as a bridge spanning across the Atlantic.
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