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Tribute to Yemaya in Rio de Janeiro

epaselect epa11048848 A devotee brings a white pigeon to pay tribute to Jemanja or Yemaya, a Yoruba deity who is called "Queen of the Sea", on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, 29 December 2023. On every 29 December, hundreds of people pay their respects to this female Orisha worshiped in religions of African origin, such as Candomble and Umbanda. On the Brazilian coast it is common for people to gather on the beaches to give thanks for the year that has passed, throwing flowers, candles, champagne, delicacies, and melons, among other offerings, into the sea. EPA/ANDRE COELHO

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