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Tag: ritual

Definitions tagged ritual in the street dictionary.

Cabala

A specific ritual, superstition, or lucky charm used to bring good luck or ensure a certain outcome. (It is a deeply rooted practice in Argentina, especially concerning soccer matches and gambling).

I wore my red and white bracelet as a Cabala so we would win the match.

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KH´OA

A ritual ceremony common in Bolivia involving small, controlled fires made as an offering (these offerings are usually made to Pachamama, or Mother Earth, to request health, money, or luck).

Tonight I am going to do kh´oa so that everything goes well for me all month.

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gaga

A musical genre and Afro-religious ritual of Haitian origin, celebrated in the Dominican Republic primarily during Holy Week (it is central to the culture of sugar worker communities known as bateyes).

the Haitian guy is already practicing gaga.

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