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National & Local

Traditional Iemanjá Festival will have procession, shows, and fair in Santos; see the schedule

The Iemanjá Festival in Santos, Brazil, is set to take place on Sunday, featuring a public procession, musical attractions, and a cultural fair.

Feb 21 • 22:11 UTC
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National & Local

Iemanjá's Swimming Pool, Banner, and Front Commission: Highlights from Mocidade Alegre, Champion in SP

Mocidade Alegre won its 13th title at the São Paulo Carnival with a performance celebrating actress Léa Garcia and her African ancestry.

Feb 18 • 03:00 UTC
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National & Local

Salvador Carnival will have an extra day of festivities in 2027; check the schedule

In 2027, Salvador's Carnival will extend by an extra day starting on January 29, as announced by Mayor Bruno Reis.

Feb 17 • 15:17 UTC
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National & Local

Beija-Flor spends over R$ 1 million on structure that transforms into Iemanjá during parade

The samba school Beija-Flor spent over R$ 1 million on a hydraulic and electronic structure that transforms into the face of Iemanjá during their parade, showcasing intricate engineering and homage to the sea goddess.

Feb 17 • 07:00 UTC
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Life & Tech

Paola Oliveira at the carnival in Salvador

Actress Paola Oliveira arrives in Salvador to enjoy the carnival festivities and visits the Casa de Iemanjá.

Feb 12 • 20:55 UTC
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Life & Tech

Balaio de Iemanjá reaches its 5th edition in Rio das Ostras this Sunday

Rio das Ostras will host the 5th edition of the Balaio de Iemanjá festival on Sunday, featuring a day full of free activities centered around traditional African rituals.

Feb 6 • 19:49 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Portuguese man o' war cause more than 500 burns in one day at beach in RS; know what to do in case of skin contact

A spike in burns from Portuguese man o' war and jellyfish was reported at Cassino Beach, Rio Grande, with 576 cases during Iemanjá holiday, leading to hospitalizations, including a serious case involving a 12-year-old girl.

Feb 4 • 06:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Influencer accuses restaurant owner of spitting in drink during Iemanjá festival in Salvador

Digital influencer Bielle Elizabeth accused a restaurant owner in Salvador of racial slur and threat after she allegedly spat in a soda glass during the Iemanjá festival.

Feb 4 • 05:00 UTC
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Crime & Justice

Police releases photo of suspect wanted for vandalizing Iemanjá statue in Teresina

The police have released the photo of a man suspected of vandalizing the Iemanjá statue in Teresina, with details shared by Delegate Tales Gomes.

Feb 3 • 12:40 UTC
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National & Local

Get to know the story of the Iemanjá festival, one of the largest cultural and religious manifestations of summer in Bahia

Salvador celebrated on Monday a devotion to Iemanjá, reflecting the city's deep cultural and religious ties to the sea and fishing traditions.

Feb 3 • 01:07 UTC
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Crime & Justice

André Gonçalves is stolen during Iemanjá festivities in Salvador

Actor André Gonçalves reported that he was robbed of his cellphone during the Iemanjá festivities in Salvador, despite feeling secure with police presence around.

Feb 2 • 21:22 UTC
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Crime & Justice

The image of Iemanjá has a history of attacks in Teresina; see how to report religious intolerance

The image of Iemanjá in Teresina has faced repeated attacks and acts of religious intolerance, with the recent incident on February 1 causing damage to the statue.

Feb 2 • 21:22 UTC
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National & Local

‘Odô Iyá’: Procession celebrates Iemanjá and raises awareness against religious racism in Rio Branco

The 16th Iemanjá Festival in Rio Branco brings together practitioners of African matrix religions to celebrate and address issues of religious racism.

Feb 2 • 21:02 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

Popular in Salvador, Iemanjá festival gains space in Rio with celebration at Arpoador beach

The Iemanjá festival, traditionally celebrated in Salvador, is making its mark in Rio de Janeiro with efforts to establish a popular celebration at Arpoador beach, coinciding with the city's official recognition of February 2nd as Iemanjá's day.

Feb 2 • 19:35 UTC
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Life & Tech

‘Odô Iyá’: on the day dedicated to Iemanjá, priestess highlights the importance of the Water Orixá

On the day dedicated to Iemanjá, a prominent Afro-Brazilian deity, a priestess emphasizes her cultural significance in Presidente Prudente, SP.

Feb 2 • 17:12 UTC
🇧🇷 Folha (PT)
Life & Tech

The 'black pope of umbanda' who transformed the cult of Iemanjá and 'invented' Copacabana's New Year's Eve

The article discusses how the reverence for the Afro-Brazilian goddess Iemanjá influenced the creation of one of Brazil's biggest popular celebrations, the Copacabana New Year's Eve, and highlights criticisms received from Afro-religious leaders regarding recent events at the celebrations.

Feb 1 • 20:49 UTC

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