Video. Rio devotees celebrate Zé Pelintra Day with music, dance and prayer
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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.
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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.