Brazilian revelers dressed in white and blue participated in a procession in the city of Bahia on Thursday (January 16) to honor Our Lord of Bonfim.
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00:00Brazilian revelers dressed in white and blue participated in a procession in the city of
00:08Bahia on Thursday to honor Our Lord of Bonfim.
00:12The Lavagem do Bonfim is Salvador's most traditional festival, celebrated on the second
00:18Thursday of January, blending Catholic faith with religious syncretism, where participants
00:23mostly dressed in white.
00:26The eight-kilometer walk started from the church Conceição da Praia to Nosso Senhor
00:30do Bonfim in a vibrant procession, according to the Culture Department of Bahia.
00:37This event, over two centuries old, attracts thousands of devotees and tourists, featuring
00:43cultural performances and local foods along the route, culminating in the washing of the
00:48church steps and a final Mass.
00:50The yearly tradition combines elements of Catholicism, the Afro-Brazilian religion of
00:55Candomblé, and popular culture, offering a unique glimpse into the cultural richness
01:01and religious syncretism of Bahia.