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25th Brazilian Festival 'Lavagem da Madeleine' in Paris, France

Members of the Olodum group (Singer Lazinho, Drummer Memeu, Percussionist Bira Jackson, Singer Diggo de Deus, and Guitarist Armandinho Macedo) attend the 25th Brazilian Festival of the 'Lavagem da Madeleine' in Paris, France, on September 14, 2025. The festival takes place this year during the Brazil-France 2025 Season, which marks the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relationships between the two countries. The festival is one of the biggest and most important events of Brazilian culture in Europe and is inspired by the centuries-old ritual of the 'Lavagem do Bonfim' (washing of the stairs of the Bonfim church) carried out by the Afro-Brazilian community in Salvador da Bahia. The event is started by Brazilian artist Robertinho Chaves. (Photo by Emmanuele Contini/NurPhoto)

Photo ID	#12757777
Date Taken	14 September 2025
Location	N/A
Photographer	Emmanuele Contini/NurPhoto
Category	Human Interest
Copyright	© 2026 NurPhoto - Emmanuele Contini/NurPhoto

Small Group of People Action Shot Olodum Lazinho Memeu Bira Jackson Diggo de Deus Armandinho Macedo Brazilian Festival Lavagem da Madeleine Paris France September 14 2025 Brazil-France 2025 Season 200th anniversary diplomatic relationships Brazilian culture Europe Lavagem do Bonfim Afro-Brazilian Salvador da Bahia Robertinho Chaves Emmanuele Contini NurPhoto drummer percussionist guitarist singer festival event cultural exchange historical celebration Bonfim church ritual artist.