A Festa de Iemanjá (The Iemanjá Festival)

Iemanjá, also known as "Queen of the Sea" is a female African orixá that is part of the Candomblé religion and other Afro-Brazilian religions. She is considered the patron saint of fishermen, rafters and sailors. The traditional Iemanjá Festival in the city of Salvador, capital of Bahia, takes place on Rio Vermelho beach and also on other beaches every February 2nd and candles and flowers are offered, thrown into the sea in small artisanal boats. The party is considered the largest public religious manifestation of Candomblé, being one of the most intense and traditional popular festivals in Bahia. For these reasons, this popular festival will be listed as Intangible Heritage of Salvador.

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