The Festa de Yemanja, Salvador - Brazil

Photo Credit: Pelos Olhos de Fredrico Neto


The Festa de Yemanja is a cultural festival in honour of the Sea Goddess Yemanja who is considered to be the Queen of the ocean and patron of fishermen.




February 2nd. One of Salvador's most beloved (and beautiful) street parties, and another exemplar of melding of the sacred and profane in Salvador. The morning of the 2nd is announced with the