Santería (Spanish pronunciation: [santeˈɾi.a]), also known as Regla de Ocha, Regla Lucumí, or Lucumí, is an Afro-Caribbean religion that developed in Cuba during the late 19th century. It arose amid a process of syncretism between the traditional Yoruba …

A documentary on the history of the Afro-Cuban culture rarely revealed, the Yoruba religion and the African roots that identify Cuba.

Mar 21, 2025 · The legacy of Yoruba culture in Cuba lives on and is present in every corner of the island. From religion and music to dance and cuisine, its influence has shaped Cuban identity, …

Jul 19, 2008 · The yorubá or lucumí religion which is also known as Santeria or Regla de Osha is the most expanded religion of African origin in Cuba. Due to the abrupt change of environment …

Santería is a syncretic religion rooted in the religious practices of the Yoruba people, who were brought as slaves to Cuba from the Congo Basin and West Africa, that incorporates elements of Catholicism.

Mar 12, 2024 · Santeria, also known as Regla de Ocha or La Regla Lucumi, is a syncretic Afro-Cuban religion that developed in the country of Cuba during the 19th century. This religion is believed to have originated from the Yoruba faith of West Africa, which was brought to Cuba through the Transatlantic slave trade.

The Yoruba religion in Cuba is a mixture of African heritages, elements, offerings, beliefs and gods, popularly known as "Santeria".

In Cuba, as in Haiti, West African deities became paired with Roman Catholic saints in syncretistic relationships. In Cuba, the ruler of lightning, called Shangó in Yoruba and Changó in Spanish, is identified with St. Barbara.

The status, roles, and interactions of three dominant African ethnic groups and their descendants in Cuba significantly influenced the island’s cubanidad (national identity): the Lucumís (Yoruba), the Congos (Bantú speakers from Central West Africa), and the Carabalís (from the region of …

Jan 5, 2024 · Cuba has been crucial in preserving and promoting Yoruba culture in the diaspora. A rich tradition of Santería, which incorporates Yoruba religious practices, thrives in the country, and the Cuban Diaspora uses the Lucumí language, derived from the Yoruba language, for ritual purposes in Cuba.