Devotees of Afro-Brazilian religions gathered on Rio de Janeiro’s storied Copacabana beach on Saturday to honor the sea goddess Yemanjá in a traditional New Year tribute. Clad in white robes, followers of the Candomble and Umbanda religions danced in a circle to the beat of traditional drums. (AP Video/Mario Lobao)
Brazilians honor sea goddess and mark arrival of new year with dance and drums in Rio de Janeiro
Devotees of Afro-Brazilian religions gathered on Rio de Janeiro’s storied Copacabana beach on Saturday to honor the sea goddess Yemanjá in a traditional New Year tribute. Clad in white robes, followers of the Candomble and Umbanda religions danced in a circle to the beat of traditional drums. (AP Video/Mario Lobao)