RI de Janeiro, the homage to Queen of the Sea on Copacabana beach. The religious ceremony in which the faithful bring flowers and other offerings into the water for Yemanja.
In Brazil, numerous faithful dressed in white gathered on Copacabana beach, in Rio de Janeiro, to honor Yemanja, venerated goddess of the sea in Afro-Brazilian religions. As part of the end of year celebrations, they let go into the water flowers and various offerings as a gesture of gratitude and devotion. An evocative show that combines faith and tradition.
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