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Cuban Santería altar with offerings to the orishas: fruits, candles, and colorful bead necklaces. Illustration.

Culture Feb 12, 2026 5 min read

Cuban Santería: The Religion of the Orishas and Its Power

Discover Cuban Santería, its orishas, rituals, the 2026 Letra del Año prophecy, and how this Afro-Cuban religion thrives today.

Cuban Santería altar with colorful elekes beads, candles, and offerings to the orishas

Culture Feb 11, 2026 5 min read

Cuban Santería: The Orishas and Syncretism That Define Cuba

Discover Cuban Santería, the Afro-Cuban religion blending Yoruba traditions with Catholicism. Orishas, rituals, and cultural influence.