Salvador - Igreja do Senhor do Bonfim (Festa da Ribeira) 
Senhor do Bonfim
To the north of Forte Monte Serrat is the best known and most popular church in Bahia, the Igreja do Senhor do Bonfim (1745-54). The church's Ex-Voto Museum contains thousands of votive offerings giving thanks for miracles wrought by the Senhor do Bonfim. In the second half of January an immense mass of people make their way from Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Praia to the church of the Senhor do Bonfim, where they wash the steps leading up to the entrance. On the Monday following this washing (lavagem) the Festa da Ribeira is celebrated, with typical local food and drink, capoeira performances and samba de roda dances.
To the north of Forte Monte Serrat is the best known and most popular church in Bahia, the Igreja do Senhor do Bonfim (1745-54). The church's Ex-Voto Museum contains thousands of votive offerings giving thanks for miracles wrought by the Senhor do Bonfim. In the second half of January an immense mass of people make their way from Nossa Senhora da Conceição da Praia to the church of the Senhor do Bonfim, where they wash the steps leading up to the entrance. On the Monday following this washing (lavagem) the Festa da Ribeira is celebrated, with typical local food and drink, capoeira performances and samba de roda dances.
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