"Candomble"

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15 September 2025

Candomble Babalorixa Pai Pote (Jose Raimundo Lima Chaves, C) poses for a picture with members of a Maracatu group during 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 initiated by Brazilian artist Robertinho Chaves.

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15 September 2025

Candomble Babalorixa Pai Pote (Jose Raimundo Lima Chaves) blesses attendees with water during 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 initiated by Brazilian artist Robertinho Chaves.

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15 September 2025

Candomble Babalorixa Pai Pote (Jose Raimundo Lima Chaves) blesses attendees with water during 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 initiated by Brazilian artist Robertinho Chaves.

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15 September 2025

Candomble Babalorixa Pai Pote (Jose Raimundo Lima Chaves) blesses attendees with water during 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 initiated by Brazilian artist Robertinho Chaves.

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15 September 2025

Candomble Babalorixa Pai Pote (Jose Raimundo Lima Chaves) blesses attendees with water during 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 initiated by Brazilian artist Robertinho Chaves.

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15 September 2025

Candomble Babalorixa Pai Pote (Jose Raimundo Lima Chaves, C-L) and Catholic Parish Priest of Madalaine Church Patrick Chauvet (C-R) 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 initiated by Brazilian artist Robertinho Chaves.

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15 September 2025

Candomble Babalorixa Pai Pote (Jose Raimundo Lima Chaves, C) poses for a picture with members of a Maracatu group during 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 initiated by Brazilian artist Robertinho Chaves.

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3 February 2025

Believers and tourists attend the celebration of Iemanja at Rio Vermelho beach in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, on February 2, 2025. Iemanja is venerated as the queen of the seas and the mother of all Orishas in the Afro-Brazilian religions Candomble and Umbanda. Worshippers bring flowers and other offerings like beverages and perfume to the sea.

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3 February 2025

Believers and tourists attend the celebration of Iemanja at Rio Vermelho beach in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, on February 2, 2025. Iemanja is venerated as the queen of the seas and the mother of all Orishas in the Afro-Brazilian religions Candomble and Umbanda. Worshippers bring flowers and other offerings like beverages and perfume to the sea.

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3 February 2025

Believers and tourists attend the celebration of Iemanja at Rio Vermelho beach in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, on February 2, 2025. Iemanja is venerated as the queen of the seas and the mother of all Orishas in the Afro-Brazilian religions Candomble and Umbanda. Worshippers bring flowers and other offerings like beverages and perfume to the sea.

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3 February 2025

Believers and tourists attend the celebration of Iemanja at Rio Vermelho beach in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, on February 2, 2025. Iemanja is venerated as the queen of the seas and the mother of all Orishas in the Afro-Brazilian religions Candomble and Umbanda. Worshippers bring flowers and other offerings like beverages and perfume to the sea.

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3 February 2025

Believers and tourists attend the celebration of Iemanja at Rio Vermelho beach in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, on February 2, 2025. Iemanja is venerated as the queen of the seas and the mother of all Orishas in the Afro-Brazilian religions Candomble and Umbanda. Worshippers bring flowers and other offerings like beverages and perfume to the sea.

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3 February 2025

Believers and tourists attend the celebration of Iemanja at Rio Vermelho beach in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, on February 2, 2025. Iemanja is venerated as the queen of the seas and the mother of all Orishas in the Afro-Brazilian religions Candomble and Umbanda. Worshippers bring flowers and other offerings like beverages and perfume to the sea.

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3 February 2025

Military police patrol during the celebration of Iemanja at Rio Vermelho beach in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, on February 2, 2025. Iemanja is venerated as the queen of the seas and the mother of all Orishas in the Afro-Brazilian religions Candomble and Umbanda. Worshippers bring flowers and other offerings like beverages and perfume to the sea.

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3 February 2025

Believers and tourists attend the celebration of Iemanja at Rio Vermelho beach in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, on February 2, 2025. Iemanja is venerated as the queen of the seas and the mother of all Orishas in the Afro-Brazilian religions Candomble and Umbanda. Worshippers bring flowers and other offerings like beverages and perfume to the sea.

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3 February 2025

Believers and tourists attend the celebration of Iemanja at Rio Vermelho beach in Salvador, Bahia, Brazil, on February 2, 2025. Iemanja is venerated as the queen of the seas and the mother of all Orishas in the Afro-Brazilian religions Candomble and Umbanda. Worshippers bring flowers and other offerings like beverages and perfume to the sea.

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