Brazil, Where God Blesses Football

Since Brazil was proclaimed a Republic, there hasn't been an official religion in the country. This allowed all sorts of currents to be expressed freely. In the country of football, culture and religion « walk hand in hand ». The diversity of religions and the wave of immigration has turned Brazil into a cultural melting pot. The ethnic diversity of the country explains the passion for all that is religious .These religions and sects, in quest of followers, find a fertile land in the world of football.

Photographer
Americo Mariano
Country
Brazil
Published
June 2002
Images
44
Reference
163-50051