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.
Belakangan, para penjelajah Portugis datang membawa agama Katolik Roma. Hasilnya, banyak gereja dan kapel dibangun di sana, beberapa dihiasi dengan ukiran kayu yang berlapis emas.