Quimbanda , however, uses this mischief for its own desires. Although considered black magic by many, Quimbandistas simply siphon power from spirits that are unruly, and therefore their practices are considered tainted. Millions publicly practice Catholicism but privately worship the orishas . Most of the events are filmed and broadcast in Rio de Janeiro, but the festival takes place in almost every community across the country. More than one million celebrants dress in white and wade into the ocean at dusk.
High priestesses initiate new members into the priesthood.
They handle the religion of Umbanda both as a field of study and as a faith. This is a brief synopsis of the book by Serge Bramley. It's about the festival detailed in the Remarks section above. Selected References Bramley, Serge. The Teachings of Marie-Josie, Mother of the Gods .