African roots of Cuba

Abstract

The article deals with religious activity and para-religious practices among coloured Cuban population, due to African roots and slavery. Yoruba cultural and religious traditions have developed into a unique liturgy called the Regla de Ocha or Santería, those coming from Congo and Angola have influenced the Regla del Palo o Mayombe, etc. Since 1940 Religious freedom has been garanteed. Since 1959 different attitudes have developed into the actual religious sincretism