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Festa da Boa Viagem (Good
Travel Party)
The party is traditional since
the middle of the 18th century, is one of the most beautiful
popular manifestations in Salvador and happens at the turn of the year,
when people carry on New Year’s Eve festivities at Praia de Boa Viagem.
Fun is guaranteed from midnight on, when there is music and dance in the
stands where typical food and drinks are served, lasting until the
Procissão do Bom Jesus dos Navegantes’ arrival at the beach of the same
name. The sea procession which follows Galeota Gratidão do Povo with
Senhor Bom Jesus dos Navegantes’ image leaves on the morning of January 01
from Comando do 2º Distrito Naval’s pier, in front of Igreja de Nossa
Senhora da Conceição da Praia, going until the Farol da Barra and finishes
at Praia da Boa Viagem in front of Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Boa Viagem,
being accompanied for hundreds of embarkations. |
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