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Explore the vibrant world of Santería: from Cuban religious festivals like the Feast of the Virgin of Regla and Yemayá to celebrations honoring deities like Changó.

Heartfelt Farewell: Havana Bids Goodbye to Bolito El Efi
Heartfelt Farewell: Havana Bids Goodbye to Bolito El Efi

Published on 5/9/2026

Cuban in the U.S. Abandons His Cuban Religion: "I've Left Behind What Doesn't Add Value"
Cuban in the U.S. Abandons His Cuban Religion: "I've Left Behind What Doesn't Add Value"

Published on 4/27/2026

Velito El Bufón Expresses Gratitude to Elegguá for His New Cuban Home
Velito El Bufón Expresses Gratitude to Elegguá for His New Cuban Home

Published on 4/21/2026

Claims of Witchcraft in Cuba: "I Nearly Died and Missed My Flight"
Claims of Witchcraft in Cuba: "I Nearly Died and Missed My Flight"

Published on 4/18/2026

Cuban Santeros Seek Spiritual Healing for the Nation
Cuban Santeros Seek Spiritual Healing for the Nation

Published on 1/27/2026

Cuban Man in Mexico Arrested After Assaulting Partner and Threatening Police with "Curse of His Saints"
Cuban Man in Mexico Arrested After Assaulting Partner and Threatening Police with "Curse of His Saints"

Published on 1/5/2026

Announcement of 2026's "Letter of the Year" Set for January 2 in Havana by Cuba's Yoruba Association
Announcement of 2026's "Letter of the Year" Set for January 2 in Havana by Cuba's Yoruba Association

Published on 1/1/2026

How Much Does It Cost to Become a Saint in Cuba?
How Much Does It Cost to Become a Saint in Cuba?

Published on 10/20/2025

Strange Ritual Discovery in Cape Coral: Resident Compares Incident to Cuban Practices
Strange Ritual Discovery in Cape Coral: Resident Compares Incident to Cuban Practices

Published on 9/30/2025

Cuban Couple Honors Commitment to Our Lady of Charity with Church Visit
Cuban Couple Honors Commitment to Our Lady of Charity with Church Visit

Published on 9/29/2025

Young Spanish Woman Shares Her Cuban Family's Quirky Traditions: "Doesn't This Seem Odd to You?"
Young Spanish Woman Shares Her Cuban Family's Quirky Traditions: "Doesn't This Seem Odd to You?"

Published on 9/27/2025

Devotion to Our Lady of Regla Draws Worshippers to Havana Sanctuary
Devotion to Our Lady of Regla Draws Worshippers to Havana Sanctuary

Published on 9/8/2025

Colombian Tourist Sparks Outrage with Controversial Remarks About Cuba Trip
Colombian Tourist Sparks Outrage with Controversial Remarks About Cuba Trip

Published on 8/18/2025

Yoruba Practitioner from Cuba Earns Praise for Stance on Charging for Spiritual Healing: "I Wouldn't Do That"
Yoruba Practitioner from Cuba Earns Praise for Stance on Charging for Spiritual Healing: "I Wouldn't Do That"

Published on 7/17/2025

Cuban Woman Leaves Jehovah's Witnesses Speechless with Her Witty Comeback
Cuban Woman Leaves Jehovah's Witnesses Speechless with Her Witty Comeback

Published on 7/20/2025

Daughter of Oshun: A Cuban Woman's Daily Yoruba Rituals for Protection
Daughter of Oshun: A Cuban Woman's Daily Yoruba Rituals for Protection

Published on 7/4/2025

Chocolate MC Urges Mother from Jail to Stop Claiming Mental Issues: "I'm Not Crazy, Mom"
Chocolate MC Urges Mother from Jail to Stop Claiming Mental Issues: "I'm Not Crazy, Mom"

Published on 6/15/2025

Cubans Honor Yemayá with a Maritime Ceremony in Miami: "A Gift for Her"
Cubans Honor Yemayá with a Maritime Ceremony in Miami: "A Gift for Her"

Published on 5/16/2025

Miami Man Arrested for Attempting to Set Home Ablaze After Santeria Items Discarded
Miami Man Arrested for Attempting to Set Home Ablaze After Santeria Items Discarded

Published on 5/6/2025

Cuban Woman Astonishes by Assembling Her Oshún Throne at Home: "For My Fourth Eddún of Kariosha"
Cuban Woman Astonishes by Assembling Her Oshún Throne at Home: "For My Fourth Eddún of Kariosha"

Published on 3/12/2025

Cuban Woman Reveals Practices She Avoids as a Yoruba Devotee
Cuban Woman Reveals Practices She Avoids as a Yoruba Devotee

Published on 2/27/2025

Man in Miami Assaults and Sexually Abuses Pregnant Wife After "Spiritual Revelation"
Man in Miami Assaults and Sexually Abuses Pregnant Wife After "Spiritual Revelation"

Published on 2/12/2025

Cuban Man Seeks Blessing from Louis Vuitton: Rolls on the Floor of Luxury Store
Cuban Man Seeks Blessing from Louis Vuitton: Rolls on the Floor of Luxury Store

Published on 1/28/2025

Cuban Santeria Practitioner Criticizes High Costs of Religious Ceremonies in the U.S.: "It's an Abuse, Learn Humility"
Cuban Santeria Practitioner Criticizes High Costs of Religious Ceremonies in the U.S.: "It's an Abuse, Learn Humility"

Published on 1/26/2025

A Cuban's Viral Offering at Trump's Tower: "For All with I-220A"
A Cuban's Viral Offering at Trump's Tower: "For All with I-220A"

Published on 1/23/2025

Niurka Marcos Marks 12th Anniversary of Changó's Blessing with a Joyous Celebration
Niurka Marcos Marks 12th Anniversary of Changó's Blessing with a Joyous Celebration

Published on 1/14/2025

Devotees Gather at San Lázaro Shrine Festival in Hialeah
Devotees Gather at San Lázaro Shrine Festival in Hialeah

Published on 12/16/2024

Is It Possible? A Cuban Woman's Theory on the Frequent Natural Disasters in Cuba
Is It Possible? A Cuban Woman's Theory on the Frequent Natural Disasters in Cuba

Published on 11/12/2024

Chucho Valdés Sends Heartfelt Prayer for El Taiger's Recovery
Chucho Valdés Sends Heartfelt Prayer for El Taiger's Recovery

Published on 10/6/2024

Guantánamo Residents Rally for El Taiger's Recovery
Guantánamo Residents Rally for El Taiger's Recovery

Published on 10/6/2024

Cuban Flex Showcases Their Salsa Flair with Marc Anthony's "Aguanile"
Cuban Flex Showcases Their Salsa Flair with Marc Anthony's "Aguanile"

Published on 9/14/2024

Maduro Calls on Maradona's Spirit to Haunt Argentina's Milei: "Pull His Legs While He Sleeps"
Maduro Calls on Maradona's Spirit to Haunt Argentina's Milei: "Pull His Legs While He Sleeps"

Published on 9/12/2024

Cubans Celebrate the Syncretic Feast of the Virgin of Regla and Yemayá on September 7
Cubans Celebrate the Syncretic Feast of the Virgin of Regla and Yemayá on September 7

Published on 9/7/2024

Maduro Labels Elon Musk and Javier Milei as Satanists
Maduro Labels Elon Musk and Javier Milei as Satanists

Published on 8/6/2024

U.S. Highlights Religious Freedom Violations in Cuba in Annual Report
U.S. Highlights Religious Freedom Violations in Cuba in Annual Report

Published on 6/27/2024