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Preto Velho na Lagoinha
Documentary about the preparation of a popular celebration of "Dia do Preto Velho", one of the most important rituals from the Umbanda in Brazil.
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This documentary explores the religious and cultural significance of the 'Preto Velho' (Old Black Man) figure within the Candomblé and Umbanda spiritual traditions in Brazil, focusing on practices and beliefs associated with the Lagoinha community.
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The figure of Preto Velho is revered in Afro-Brazilian religions as a representation of ancestral wisdom, often depicted as elderly, wise, and kind spirits of enslaved Africans who lived and died in Brazil.
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