2022 Processional
4016_apg_2022_wmPhoto by Alexandra P. Gelbard
2022
Oloshas assist in assembling Yemaya’s adornment in preparation for the 2022 processional.
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Oloshas assist in assembling Yemaya’s adornment in preparation for the 2022 processional.
4039_apg_2022_wmPhoto by Alexandra P. Gelbard
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Oloshas dress Yemaya in preparation for the 2022 processional.
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Oloshas dress Yemaya in preparation for the 2022 processional.
4051_apg_2022_wmPhoto by Alexandra P. Gelbard
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Oloshas dress Yemaya in preparation for the 2022 processional.
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Oloshas dress Yemaya in preparation for the 2022 processional.
4056_apg_2022_wmPhoto by Alexandra P. Gelbard
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An Iyalocha dresses Yemaya in preparation for the 2022 processional.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard
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An Iyalocha dresses Yemaya in preparation for the 2022 processional.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard
4080_apg2022_wmPhoto by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
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Sunflowers used for the Ancestral altar are arranged as Olosha’s prepare the altar space before the 2022 processional.
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Sunflowers used for the Ancestral altar are arranged as Olosha’s prepare the altar space before the 2022 processional.
4094_apg_2022_wmPhoto by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
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An Olosha prepares the Ancestral altar space for the 2022 processional.
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An Olosha prepares the Ancestral altar space for the 2022 processional.
4117_apg2022_wmPhoto by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
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An Olosha attends to the Ancstral altar space in preparation for the 2022 processional.
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An Olosha attends to the Ancstral altar space in preparation for the 2022 processional.
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Oloshas prepare the Ancestral altar for ritual work in advance of the 2022 processional.
Oloshas prepare the Ancestral altar for ritual work in advance of the 2022 processional.
4188_apg_2022_bw_wmPhoto by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
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An Olosha activates the Ancestral altar in preparation for ritual work in advance of the 2022 processional.
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An Olosha activates the Ancestral altar in preparation for ritual work in advance of the 2022 processional.
4220_apg_2022_wmPhoto by Alexandra P. Gelbard
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An Olosha cleans the space after the completion of the Ancestral altar in preparation for the 2022 processional.
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An Olosha cleans the space after the completion of the Ancestral altar in preparation for the 2022 processional.
4262_apg_2022_wmPhoto by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
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Close up details of the 2022 Ancestral ancestral altar.
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Close up details of the 2022 Ancestral ancestral altar.
4300_apg_2022_wmPhoto by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
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An Olosha places offerings within the Ancestral altar space in preparation for the 2022 ritual work.
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An Olosha places offerings within the Ancestral altar space in preparation for the 2022 ritual work.
4349_apg2022_wmA view of the completed 2022 Ancestral altar.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
4358_apg2022_wmAn Olosha makes a ritual offering in preparation for the 2022 Ancestor ritual.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
4371_apg2022_wmAn Olosha creates the ritual offering in preparation for the 2022 Ancestral ritual work.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
4375_apg2022_wmAn Olosha creates the ritual offering in preparation for the 2022 Ancestral ritual work.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
4390_apg2022_wmA view of the 2022 Ancestral altar space.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
4417_apg2022_wmDetailed view of the 2022 Ancestral altar space.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
4447_apg2022_wmDetailed view of the 2022 Ancestral altar space.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
4460_apg2022_wmBabalows and community members wait for the start of the 2022 Ancestral ritual work.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard
4462_apg2022_wmA detailed view of the leaves used as part of the 2022 Ancestral ritual work.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
4620_apg2022_wmA view of the leaves used in the 2022 processional.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
4624_apg2022_wmAn Olosha brings in the leaves to be used in the 2022 processional.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard.
0310_aae2022_wmCommunity members look on at the 2022 “Tambor de Salida” ritual drumming ceremony.
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Photo by Film for the People.
0316_aae2022_wmCommunity members gather for the 2022 “Tambor de Salida” ritual drumming event.
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Photo by Film for the People.
0318_aae2022_wmCommunity members look on at the Orisha before the start of the 2022 “Tambor de Salida” ritual drumming event.
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Photo by Film for the People.
0323_aae2022_wmCommunity members wait for the 2022 “Tambor de Salida” ritual drumming event.
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Photo by Film for the People.
0340_aae2022_wmCommunity members gather for the 2022 “Tambor de Salida” ritual drumming ceremony.
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Photo by Film for the People.
0350_aae2022_wmCommunity members gather for the 2022 “Tambor de Salida” ritual drumming ceremony.
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Photo by Film for the People.
0361_aae2022_wmCommunity members look closely at the Orisha prior to the 2022 “Tambor de Salida” ritual drumming event.
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Photo by Film for the People.
0376_aae2022_wmCommunity members gather for the 2022 “Tambor de Salida” ritual drumming ceremony.
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Photo by Film for the People.
0383_aae2022_wmAn Olosha lights two candles to begin the 2022 “Tambor de Salida” ritual drumming ceremony.
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Photo by Film for the People.
0402_aae2022_wmThe Guïros de San Cristobal play to the Orisha during the 2022 “Tambor de Salida” ritual drumming ceremony.
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Photo by Film for the People.
0405_aae2022_wmObatala is seen in detail during the 2022 “Tambor de Salida” ritual drumming ceremony.
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Photo by Film for the People.
0425_aae2022_wmTwo members of the Guïros de San Cristobal play during the 2022 “Tambor de Salida” ritual drumming ceremony.
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Photo by Film for the People.
0483_aae2022_wmThe Akpwon touches the head of one of the members of the Guïros de San Cristobal during the 2022 “Tambor de Salida” ritual drumming ceremony.
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Photo by Film for the People.
4812_apg2022_wmCommunity members carry the Orishas to the Extension Room of the Museum of Regla to “sleep” overnight in preparation for the 2022 processional.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard
4814_apg2022_wmCommunity members carry the Orishas to the Extension Room of the Museum of Regla to “sleep” overnight in preparation for the 2022 processional.
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard
Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard
0515_aae2022_wmAn Iyalocha ties a blue cloth around her waist before the start of the 2022 processional.
Photo by Film for the People.
Photo by Film for the People.
0529_aae2022_wmAn Iyalocha from the Corales spiritual family fans herself while holding an adimu waiting for the 2022 processional to begin.
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Photo by Film for the People
5122_apg2022_wmLeaves and an adimú are seen on the steps leading down to the water during the 2022 processional. Photo by Alexandra P. Gelbard
0544_aae2022_wmIyalochas from the Corales spiritual family wait in the Sala Extensión of the Museum of Regla for the 2022 processional to begin. They are holding adimús that will be given to Yemaya.
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Photo by Film for the People
0550_aae2022_wmIyalocha Omi Omi holds an adimu before the start of the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People
0591_aae2022_wmElder Olosha of the Corales spiritual family greets participants before the start of the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People
0594_aae2022_wmOloshas and community members wait for the 2022 processional to begin.
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Photo by Film for the People
0599_aae2022_wmOloshas and Iyaloshas wait in the Extension Room of the Museum of Regla prior to the start of the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People
0615_aae2022_wmAn Iyalocha participating in the processional waits in the Extension Room of the Museum of Regla.
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Photo by Film for the People
0620_aae2022_wmAn Iyalocha of the Corales spiritual family holds an adimú and waits for the start of the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People
0621_aae2022_wmAn Iyalocha of the Corales spiritual family holds an adimú and waits for the start of the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People
0625_aae2022_wmTwo Iyalochas of the Corales spiritual family holds adimús while waiting for the 2022 processional to begin.
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Photo by Film for the People
0642_aae2022_wmAn elder Obá speaks to the community to initiate the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People
0647_aae2022_wmAn Iyalocha carrying the insignia for the town of Regla stands at the door of the Extension Room of the Museum of Regla as the 2022 processional begins.
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Photo by Film for the People
0650_aae2022_wmBata players from the Guïros de San Cristobal and the Akpwons stand waiting for the 2022 processional to begin.
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Photo by Film for the People
0667_aae2022_wmIyalochas carrying a white flag for peace, the Regla insignia, and the Cuban flag begin the 2022 processional.
0671_aae2022_wmIyalochas from the Corales spiritual family carry adimús on their heads at the start of the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People
0673_aae2022_wmIyalochas from the Corales spiritual family participate in the processional, carry adimus towards the bay.
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Photo by Film for the People
0707_aae2022_wmThe main Akpon sings as Iyalochas from the Corales spiritual family carry adimús to the waterfront at the beginning of the 2022 processional.
0764_aae2022_wmThe Madrina of the Guïros de San Cristobal stands behind the bata drums with the Orisha behind her during the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People.
0793_aae2022_wmThe Guïros de San Cristobal play the Orun Seco at the waterfront during the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People
0830_aae2022_wmIyalochas carry Ochun along Regla’s waterfront during the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People
0854_aae2022_wmAn Olorisha carries Ochun during the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People
0863_aae2022_wmTwo Iyalochas dance in the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People
0870_aae2022_wmAn Iyalosha uses her cell phone on an active video call to help facilitate their participation in the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People
0883_aae2022_wmCommunity members sing and dance in the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People.
0900_aae2022_wmIyaloshas, Oloshas, and community members participate in the 2022 procesisonal.
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Photo by Film for the People
0904_aae2022_wmOloshas carry Yemaya during the 2022 processional, surrounded by community members.
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Photo by Film for the People
0910_aae2022_wmAn Olosha carries Yemaya and sings during the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People
0920_aae2022_wmAn elder Iyalocha sings while carrying flowers in front of Yemaya during the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People
0954_aae2022_wmThe Iyalochas leading the processional carry the Cuban flag (left) and the white flag for peace (right), as the Iyalocha carrying Regla’s insignia turns around behind her to ensure the 2022 processional is keeping pace.
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Photo by Film for the People
0980_aae2022_wmParticipants in the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People
1113_aae2022_wmCommunity members participate in the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People
1158_aae2022_wmMembers of the Corales spiritual family participate in the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People.
1215_aae2022_wmYemaya is carried away after being presented at the government building during the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People
1307_aae2022_wmIyalochas carry Obatala during the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People
1325_aae2022_wmAn Iyalocha carrying flowers in the 2022 processional behind the Cuban flag.
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Photo by Film for the People
1339_aae2022_wmJuan Dionisio Lozano Gomez, head of the Ilé Olorun directs participants during the 2022 processional while walking in front of Ochun.
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Photo by Film for the People
1355_aae2022_wmParticipants walk alongside Yemaya in the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People.
1382_aae2022_wmA Olosha gestures his arm upwards to show those carrying the Orisha how to lift them.
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Photo by Film for the People
1388_aae2022_wmThe Orisha are presented at the Police station as the bata play to the Orisha Ochosi during the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People
1403_aae2022_wmA participant holds a flower with ritual cleansing leaves as the processional stops at the (new) cemetery to honor the Orisha Oyá during the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People.
1411_aae2022_wmParticipants cleanse themselves with leaves while at the (new) cemetery during the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People.
1429_aae2022_wmThe processional leaves the (new) cemetery during the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People
1439_aae2022_wmObatala, Yemaya, Ochun, and Changó (left to right) are carried as the processional moves down Martí street after leaving the (new) cemetery during the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People
1471_aae2022_wmOlorishas are seen carrying Yemaya (left) and Changó (right) during the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People
1475_aae2022_wmOloshas carry Elegua during the second half of the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People
1482_aae2022_wmParticipants sing during the second half of the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Film for the People
1593_aae2022_wmParticipants put down Ochun in the Guaicanamar park at the closing of the 2022 processional
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Photo by Film for the People
2750_acr2022_wmIyalocha Omi Omi holds an adimú while waiting for the 2022 processional to begin.
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Photo by Ained Cala
2751_acr2022_wmElder Olosha of the Corales speaks to his godchildren before the start of the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Ained Cala
2759_acr2022_wmDetails of the azucena flowers placed on Obatala during the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Ained Cala
2762_acr2022_wmIyalochas from the Corales spiritual family hold the adimús above their heads in preparation to begin the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Ained Cala
2774_acr2022_wmAn Iyalocha of Ochun holds an adimú while waiting for the 2022 processional to being.
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Photo by Ained Cala
2777_acr2022_wmOlochas fix the placement of Ochun’s crown just before the start of the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Ained Cala
2789_acr2022_wmLeaders of the Cabildo de Regla give the adimús to Yemaya as a ritual offering at the waterfront during the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Ained Cala
2795_acr2022_wmIyalochas carry Obatala to the waterfront at the begining of the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Ained Cala
2805_acr2022_wmAn elder Iyalocha sings and carries flowers ahead of Yemaya during the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Ained Cala
2810_acr2022_wmAn Olocha carrying Elegua reaches up to wave at a community member.
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Photo by Ained Cala
2815_acr2022_wmAn Akpwon leads the singing in the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Ained Cala
2820_acr2022_wmAn Akpwon leads the call and response singing during the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Ained Cala
2839_acr2022_wmIyalochas and Olochas participate in the 2022 processional.
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Photo by Ained Cala
2853_acr2022_wmIyalochas carry Elegua during the 2022 processional.
Photo by Ained Cala
Photo by Ained Cala
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