The celebration comes from the Candomblé and Umbanda religions which came about as the religions of West African slaves brought to Brazil in the 16th century merged with Catholicism.
Afro-Brazilians pay tribute to their sea goddess to mark the new year
Brazil Sea Goddess
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The ceremony is a tribute to life and unity and gives its participants hopes for a prosperous, joyful new year.