LAVAGEM DA RUA 46 BRAZILIAN DAY 2009

The Cleansing of the 46th Street embraces the responsibility to help expand the Brazilian culture in the worlds capital says event producer and general coordinator Silvana Magda. We are fully involved in this project to maintain our traditions and promote our artists who of course, also have the particular responsibility of strengthening the positive image of Brazil abroad.

A mystic tradition that started in the 18th century in Bahia, the Lavagem/Cleansing, was brought about and reformulated for the United States by Silvana Magda, with the support of the Brazilian entrepreneur João de Matos. This year, the Lavagem/Cleansing unites diverse voices and rhythms to genuinely represent the enchantment, the tradition and spirituality of not only Bahia but also of all the people. This glorious event will celebrate the purification, the energy, the nature, the unification of the people and the perpetuation of peace. The traditional baianas will be the main attractions of the Lavagem.They will be dressed in white colors, adorned with beads and carrying rosaries and flowers as they will seek to honor all the saints. They will also carry white jars and vases filled with perfumed water, energizing the various groups in the procession throughout Little Brazil (46th Street).

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• ANGELICA
• PRATES
• BAIANA
• SILVANA
• MAGDA