Tag: UNESCO heritage

CASE FILE #46006

REPORTED

Brazilian Candomblé: Salvador’s Terreiro de Casa Branca and the Orixá Possession Tradition — First UNESCO Heritage Recognition of an African-Brazilian Religion (Bahia, 2004)

Bahia
2026
5 min read

Explore Salvador’s Terreiro de Casa Branca and experience the vibrant Candomblé tradition, now UNESCO recognized. Discover how this ancient practice continues t

CASE FILE #45688

REPORTED

Gelede: Yoruba Female Power Masquerade Honoring the ‘Great Mother’ — UNESCO Intangible Heritage Documentation with Spirit Communication Tradition

benin
2026
3 min read

Discover Gelede, the dynamic Yoruba female masquerade honoring the ‘Great Mother’ and celebrated as UNESCO Intangible Heritage. Experience spirit communication