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Brazil : Thousands in Rio de Janeiro honour sea goddess Yemanjá on the beach
Thousands of people gathered on a beach in Rio de Janeiro to honour Yemanjá. The Afro-Brazilian goddess of the sea is celebrated every year on 2 February, drawing devotees from across the city and beyond.
Besides the traditional Iemanjá festival held in the Rio Vermelho neighborhood, Salvador also celebrates the Queen of the Sea in other coastal areas. One of the oldest and most symbolic celebrations takes place in the Gamboa de Baixo community, which for 47 years has kept alive the tradition of offering gifts in gratitude for the waters and the fish. The offering is scheduled to depart this Monday, February 2nd, at 3 pm, bringing together reside…
A traditional celebration on the beaches of Rio de Janeiro. Thousands of Brazilians, dressed in white robes, gathered to bring offerings to the goddess of the sea. To the rhythm of drums and applause, people enter the ocean waves and launch large colorful bouquets and miniature boats in honor of the goddess, celebrated every year at the beginning of February.
In Rio de Janeiro, thousands of people have asked the Afro-Brazilian deity of the seas "Yemanjá" for their blessing, traditionally throwing flowers into the sea.
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