Bahianas by
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THE BONFIN'S WASHING
The "Bomfim's washing" is a tribute Every year, the Bahianas dress in typical attire, And the people follow them in a party rhythm, It is without a doubt an afro-brazilian religious celebration
Here, there are some photographic register of the Bahianas,
from the people of Bahia to their protector,
Our Lord of Bomfim, or Oxalá (pronounced O-sha-la).
go to the church of Our Lord of Bomfim in Salvador
and wash its staircase with flower-perfumed water.
so they can also pay their tribute with dance and lots of food.
in which everyone should participate once.
through the lenses of Lita Cerqueira.
Images taken in January 12, 1996.
Enjoy!
and eat typical food, thanking their patron saint
for the favors acquired during the year, making
and paying promises, bringing offerings
and renewing their vows of faith.
To participate of such celebration,
is definitly an unforgetable experience.
It is to witness a Afro-Brazilian tradition,
where in spite of the suffering, poverty,
and sometimes even persecution,
the people cultivate their faith
and preserve the culture
brought by their ancestors.
Such faith illustrates the purity of their soul,
the generosity and the wisdom of the people
of a place called Bahia.
Bahia of all Saints.
The Bahiana, plays a fundamental rolein Bahia's culture and in the
character building of its people.
She is the mother of all people.
She is the counselor, the cook, the preacher
and the teacher of the culture and the traditions.
She is the one who knows the people best,
due to always being in direct contact with them.
She is Bahia's memory.
She is Bahia's pure blood.
She is love, faith, concern and wisdom.
She also is the inspiration for hundreds
of poets, fine artists, musicians and composers.
This is a humble homage to all Bahia's Bahianas.
God save the Bahianas.
Saravá!
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