A INJO LAYO, OMO TI EFON FARAYO

PATRIMÔNIO CULTURAL DA NAÇÃO EFON ESTÁ SENDO PERDIDO?

Abstract

‘A Injó Layó, omo ti efon farayó’ is an excerpt from one of the most traditional orikis of the candomblé from Efon Nation, and it means ‘Dance for happiness, Efon’s children were born for happiness’. Candomblé is a religion that has music and dance in its liturgy, and it is not different with the Efon nation, about which there is still not much bibliography or audiovisual records that allow the preservation of their ritual practices, traditions and artistic manifestations. Therefore, this work aims to preserve the Efon memory in Brazil, especially that one related to Asé Pantanal, today its oldest house, located in Duque de Caxias, state of Rio de Janeiro. The methodology used was bibliographic research in order to verify what has already been produced about the Efon Nation; interviews with the ialorixá responsible for the terreiro; and the survey of current legislation in order to find ways that contribute to compliance with the law and the safeguarding of material and immaterial heritage related to traditional peoples of African origin.