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Festa de Iemanjá

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Festa de Iemanjá
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“Site da Festa de Iemanjá - Praia Grande-SP. Desde 1950 o maior evento público da Umbanda. Dias 06/07/ e depois 13/14 de dezembro de 2025. Saiba como lever seu Terreiro. Visite o site.”
— festadeiemanja.com.br
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National GeographicAug 26

7 of Latin America's Unmissable Festivals

Music, dance and ancient traditions take centre stage at Latin America’s most spectacular festivals, offering an unforgettable insight into the region’s rich cultural heritage.

Offerings to Iemanjá, goddess of the sea, on Rio Vermelho beach.

7 festivals in this story
  • Festa de IemanjáFestivalOfferings to Iemanjá, goddess of the sea, on Rio Vermelho beach.
  • Elsewhere
  • Belize Chocolate FestivalFestivalPunta Gorda, BelizeThree-day event dedicated to chocolate in the Toledo district.
  • Noche de los BrujosFestivalCatemaco, MexicoAnnual festival on Cerro Mono Blanco for spiritual cleansing.
  • Fiesta de la CandelariaFestivalPuno, PeruHonors the Virgin Mary and Pachamama with music and dance.
  • Inti RaymiFestivalCusco, PeruModern revival of the Inca Festival of the Sun.
  • Tapati Rapa NuiFestivalHanga Roa, ChileCelebrates Polynesian heritage with sport, music, and dance.
  • Oruro CarnivalFestivalOruro, Bolivia
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