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Feast of Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Praia (Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception)

Date: December 8. A Catholic celebration that has been held since 1549, when the first Governor-General of Brazil, Tomé de Sousa, started his devotion in the Church of Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Praia (Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception) – the facade of the church ...

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Carnival - Salvador

25 thousand people are directly involved in the organization of this celebration, which has gigantic dimensions and takes place with an average of 2 million revelers in 25 kilometers of street, avenues and squares. Carnival is held in three official circuits (Dodô, Osmar and Batatinha), with ...

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Lapinha or the festival of Kings

Date: January 6. Origin of Catholic tradition, symbolizing the visit of the wise men to baby Jesus. midnight on 5 January, the suits, ranches and pastors of kings, walk the streets of the historic center, with his clothes of dressy fabrics decorated with beads, and follow the wise men to a crib ...

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Good Jesus of the Seafarers Procession

This tradition goes back to the mid eighteenth century, the festival is one of the most beautiful popular demonstrations in Salvador and takes place at the turn of the year, when people continue their New Year’s celebration on Boa Viagem beach. Fun is guaranteed starting at midnight by music ...

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Feast of Yemanjá – A manifestation of faith uniting two worlds

The Feast of Yemanjá is an offering given to the mother of the Orixás (deities) in the Umbanda cult. Its celebration attracts people from all over and messengers from the spiritual world that incorporate in human beings as a way of paying homage to this deity. The festival is held in ...

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Salvador e Litoral Norte da Bahia Convention & Visitors Bureau - Entidade de Utilidade Pública Estadual
Jardim Armação, s/n° - Centro de Convenções da Bahia - Térreo
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