Yemanjá, goddess of the sea, was the special object of honor; poor families from Rio’s slums and evening-clad nightclub patrons waded into the water to toss in offerings—liquor, perfume ...

Followers of Afro-Brazilian religions have taken to Copacabana beach, paying tribute to the sea goddess Yemanja in a New Year celebration. Dancing to traditional drums, and loading small boats ...

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 ...