Video. Rio devotees celebrate Zé Pelintra Day with music, dance and prayer
- Updated: 09/07/2026 - 7:42 GMT+2 Dozens of devotees gather in Rio de Janeiro's Lapa neighbourhood to celebrate Ze Pelintra Day with prayer, music, dancing and candle offerings.
- Dozens of devotees gathered in Rio de Janeiro's Lapa neighbourhood to celebrate Ze Pelintra Day, honouring one of the best-known figures in Afro-Brazilian religions.
- The footage shows worshippers lighting candles, praying beside an altar surrounded by beer cans, and singing, dancing and playing drums and tambourines throughout the celebration.
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- Updated: 09/07/2026 - 7:42 GMT+2 Dozens of devotees gather in Rio de Janeiro's Lapa neighbourhood to celebrate Ze Pelintra Day with prayer, music, dancing and candle offerings.
- Dozens of devotees gathered in Rio de Janeiro's Lapa neighbourhood to celebrate Ze Pelintra Day, honouring one of the best-known figures in Afro-Brazilian religions.
- The footage shows worshippers lighting candles, praying beside an altar surrounded by beer cans, and singing, dancing and playing drums and tambourines throughout the celebration.
Sources: Euronews