Abstract

SALDIVAR ARELLANO, Juan Manuel. Living religion from migration, transnationalization of cuban santeria in lima, Peru, la paz, Bolivia and Santiago, Chile (1980-2013). Reflexiones [online]. 2015, vol.94, n.2, pp.133-141. ISSN 1659-2859.

The afroamerican religions are currently experiencing various forms of being and belonging it is because the contexts of anchor are spread from the establishment of migrant communities as well as their cultural and legitimation/institutionalization among local. Santeria in their process religious transnationalization is manifesting like a non-placed mystic wave with proposes some particular features from their practices mainly among mentors/participants godparents/godchildren who are increasingly involved, this allow them extend their religious networks. With regard to the South American contexts, santeria stands as a religious phenomenon that has been linked closely with historical, cultural and political process from places such Lima, Peru, La Paz, Bolivia and Santiago, Chile since the arrival of Cuban immigrants and the rise of their cultural traditions.

Keywords : Anthropology; Transnational religion; International migration; Cuban Santeria; Peru/ Bolivia/Chile.

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