African Candomble American Culture

Are you familiar with the true definition of culture? Culture is defined as the beliefs, customs, arts, the ways of thinking, behavior and the ways of life a particular society, group, place or time. Worldwide there are many different cultural organizations who all practice religion, speak different languages, and wear uncommon clothing and jewelry. The United States of America practices the America culture. America has been referred to as the “melting pot”, reason being is because many unlike cultures migrate to the United States of America for better opportunities and a way of life for their families. Although, the American culture seems to be popular to other nationalities, African Brazilians will be the highlight of this essay. African …show more content…
This religion had originated from West Africa on the ships that brought the slaves over to Brazil. The meaning of Candomble` is “dance in honor of the gods”. As stated in an article the “practitioners of Candomble` believed in one powerful God called Oludumare`, who is served by lesser duties”. When serving this God, the worshipers believed they controlled their own destiny and would act as their own protectors. This religion happens to have no holy scriptures but rather practices an oral tradition. In the nineteenth century the worshipers had received their first temple. The African Brazilian culture takes much pride in their family values. Their family rituals include weekly family interactions with immediate and extended family members. They are devoted to their family, especially the women. When married the women keep their maiden name and add their husband’s last name. Once the married couple has children the child shall receive their mother’s last name (which is made up of her mother’s and father’s families) first and the father’s last name would follow. Marriage is taken very serious amongst this society. Even so that the adult men and women are expected to live with their parents until they are united as