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

No Comment Video. Rio devotees celebrate Zé Pelintra Day with music, dance and prayer Copy/paste the link below: Copy/paste the article video embed link below: 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. ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT 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. Ze Pelintra is a popular spiritual entity in Afro-Brazilian religious traditions, where he is often associated with protection, street wisdom, bars and gambling. His image has become a familiar symbol in Rio, attracting followers who leave offerings and gather for annual celebrations. The celebration reflected the continuing presence of Afro-Brazilian beliefs in the cultural and spiritual life of Rio de Janeiro. Culture Brazil Tradition Top stories Now playing Next Rio devotees celebrate Zé Pelintra Day with music, dance and prayer Now playing Next Thousands embark on Bosnia peace march to remember Srebrenica victims Now playing Next Erdogan gives world leaders a ceremonial welcome ahead of NATO summit Now playing Next Latest news bulletin | July 6th, 2026 – Morning Now playing Next Iran launches strikes on Gulf states as Trump warns of 'much worse' Now playing Next Do World Cup hydration breaks protect players in the heat? Now playing Next US forces launch new strikes on Iran to curb threat to Hormuz Now playing Next European Parliament to ask for probe into FIFA boss Infantino Now playing Next Trump says ceasefire with Iran 'over' after both sides exchanged fire Now playing Next Ukrainian agent confesses to killing woman suspected of Monaco bombing Now playing Next Trump revives his call for US to 'control' Greenland Now playing Next Europe Today: Trump overshadows NATO summit with renewed Iran strikes Now playing Next Costs more, cools more: Eco construction keeps buildings cool during heatwaves Now playing Next Bolton: Trump talks about taking over Greenland to stir controversy Now playing Next Central banks face new credibility test over rate cuts Now playing Next March for peace in memory of the victims of the Srebrenica genocide ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT No Comment Ali Khamenei's coffin passes through thousands of mourners in Iraq's holy city of Najaf No Comment Nairobi man shares home with rescued birds No Comment Argentina fans sing and dance after dramatic World Cup comeback against Egypt No Comment Tibetan activists detained outside Chinese Embassy in New Delhi The Ring Tanks vs. tractors? Can the EU keep providing a political shield to farmers? MEPs debate in The Ring Europe News Trump tempers fury with allies and ends 'tremendously successful' NATO summit on high note Culture news 'Associating Islam with violence contradicts its true nature': Global Forum debates Islamic heritage Europe News Sixteen-year-old boy arrested after south Germany school attack, Bavarian police say Europe News US to give Ukraine licence to produce Patriot air-defence interceptors, Trump says Europe News Reform UK leader Nigel Farage's rivals rule out standing in Clacton by-election Modern Nomads Burabay National Park in Kazakhstan receives a million and a half tourists Qatar in Motion Planting the seeds of change: Qatar’s Food Security Strategy ADVERTISEMENT Europe News EU-backed project brings social housing back to Budapest Culture news How Abu Dhabi is using museums, storytelling and innovation to redefine its global image Europe News European Parliament condemns Zelenskyy for naming military unit after UPA heroes Sport UK and Norway leaders don national team shirts ahead of World Cup clash Europe News Apple loses challenge over EU app store rules Culture news 43 ancient figurines discovered in Peru reveal secrets of the Americas’ oldest civilisation Europe News Trump attacks Spain calling it a 'wasted cause' and orders trade to stop Markets Oil spikes and European stock markets slide as Trump says Iran ceasefire over ADVERTISEMENT ADVERTISEMENT