Festa da Boa Morte
Festa da Boa Morte, Religious festival in Cachoeira, Brazil
The Festa da Boa Morte is a deeply significant celebration combining Catholic and African religious traditions.
This multi-day event honors the Assumption of the Virgin Mary and has been celebrated since the 19th century.
It is a manifestation of the Afro-Brazilian culture and exhibits rich heritage through processions, banquets, and dances.
Travelers to Cachoeira during the festival can observe unique rituals and indulge in traditional cuisine.
The Sisterhood of the Good Death, mostly composed of elderly black women, play a central role in the festivities.
Location: Cachoeira
GPS coordinates: -12.60364,-38.96353
Latest update: March 5, 2025 01:02
Parish Church of Our Lady of the Rosary
120 m
Town Hall and Prison of Cachoeira
233 m
Chapel of Our Lady of Help
0 m
Architectural and Landscape Set of Cachoeira
218 m
Casa Natal de Ana Nery
142 m
Hospital São João de Deus
197 m
Casa à Praça Dr. Aristides Milton, 23-A
162 m
Sobrado à Rua Ana Nery, 2
189 m
Casa à Rua Benjamin Constant, no. 17
235 m
Chafariz da Praça Dr. Aristides Mílton
141 m
Estrela Manor House
181 m
Sobrado à Rua Treze de Maio, 13
89 m
Sobrado à Praça da Aclamação, 4
226 m
Sobrado à Rua Ana Nery, 4
168 m
Prédio nº 34, na Rua Sete de Setembro
208 m
Sobrado à Rua Benjamin Constant, 1
197 m
Sobrado nº 25 à Rua Ana Nery
44 m
Sobrado de João R. Adorno
45 m
Sobrado à Rua Treze de Maio, 3
128 m
Centro Cultural da Irmandade da Boa Morte
51 m
Set of Houses of the Holy House of Mercy
209 m
Sobrado à Rua Treze de Maio, 39
88 m
Sobrado à Rua Ana Nery, 47/49
68 m
Sobrado à Rua Ana Nery, 9
91 m
Sobrado à Praça da Aclamação, 2
205 m
Sobrado na Praça da Maciel, 13
215 m
Sobrado à Rua Manoel Paula Filho, 1
65 m
Sobrado à Rua Rui Barbosa, 20
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