Escola de Candomblé

Escola de Candomblé is a religious tradition rooted in Afro-Brazilian culture, focusing on worshipping Orishas—spiritual beings representing natural forces. It functions as a community or spiritual school where practitioners learn rituals, chants, dances, and teachings to honor these deities. Typically, an Escola de Candomblé is led by a priest or priestess, known as a babalorixá or iyalorixá, who guides spiritual development. The practice emphasizes connection to ancestors, nature, and cultural heritage, serving as both a spiritual path and cultural practice that sustains identity, tradition, and social bonds within the community.