Portuguese explorers brought with them the Roman Catholic religion, and subsequently, many churches and chapels were built ​ — some adorned with elaborate wood carvings covered with gold leaf.
وفي وقت لاحق ،‏ اتى المستكشفون البرتغاليون الى المنطقة وجلبوا معهم الديانة الكاثوليكية الرومانية .‏