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 SANTERIA RELIGION LUKUMI YORUBA OVERVIEWOverview: In the Spanish language, Santería means “The Way of the Saints.” It is also known as “La Religion Lucumi” and it was first practiced within the African culture that came to Cuba in the late 18th century and early 19th century. Many Caribbean countries practice this type of religion since the African slaves held on to preserve their culture, beliefs and traditions. They identified the Catholic Saints with their own “Orishas” or African Divinities (Gods) to please their white masters, in order to maintain their own. Although this practice is tinted with ignorance due to some of the rituals. For centuries the Caribbean culture utilize Santería as part of their daily lives. To resolve present issues or conflicts, but also as a way of asking and receiving blessings and ensuring good things will come in the future. Afro-Fusion draws from the rare, unique and spiritual elements of the art form of this religion. The result presents a contemporary, urban and modernistic version.
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