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Photos: Candomblé festival in Bahia, Brazil

September 12, 2014 3:56PM ET

Rooted in beliefs brought to Brazil by African slaves, the faith has incorporated aspects of Catholicism

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A worshipper dressed as a goddess dances after falling into a trance during a Candomblé ceremony in Cachoeira, Brazil, Aug. 17, 2014. Rooted in beliefs brought to Brazil by African slaves, Candomblé has incorporated aspects of Catholicism. Mario Tama / Getty Images
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A worshipper lies on the floor after falling into a trance as a meal is prepared during the Candomblé ceremony. Mario Tama / Getty Images
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Members of the Sisterhood of the Good Death, a Candomblé worship group, prepare food as they gather for their eponymous annual festival. Mario Tama / Getty Images
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Dancers perform during the Festival of the Good Death. Mario Tama / Getty Images
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A band member from Minerva Cachoeirana, founded in 1878, 10 years before slavery was abolished in Brazil, before performing in a procession during the Festival of the Good Death. Mario Tama / Getty Images
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A worshipper at the festival. Mario Tama / Getty Images
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Vendors at the festival. Mario Tama / Getty Images
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Young performers gather and dance during the Festival of the Good Death. Mario Tama / Getty Images