Brazil Pays Tribute to Iemanja, Goddess of the Sea:
"Women carry flower offerings for Iemanja on Copacabana beach, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil on December 29, 2012. Tens of thousands of people across Brazil on Saturday paid their annual tribute to Iemanja, the goddess of the sea in the Afro-Brazilian religion Candomble, offering flowers, food and perfume, as drums belted out African rhythms. "
And here is another article, with some beautiful photos:
(photo copyright France 24)
