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  • Two Brazilian dressed as Lampião and Maria Bonita.  Lampião was the most famous leader of a Cangaço band, bandits who were active in the Brazilian Northeast in the 1920s and 1930s.<br />
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The legend of Lampião and Maria Bonita, became subjects of folk lore and are considered folk heroes, a kind of Robin Hood.
    Brazilian Folk Hero Bandits - GOR-89...jpg
  • Brazilian dressed as Lampião, the most famous leader of a Cangaço band, bandits who were active in the Brazilian Northeast in the 1920s and 1930s.<br />
<br />
The legend of Lampião and Maria Bonita, became subjects folk lore  and is considered a folk hero, a kind of Robin Hood.
    Brazilian Folk Hero Bandit - GOR-895...jpg
  • Portrait of Brazilian American with Brazilian flag painted on her face at the 25th Annual Brizilian Independence Day is a celebration.
    Brazilian Pride - GOR-69233-09.jpg
  • Portrait of young, Brazilian woman at Brazilian Festival, mixer of different races with African as main one
    Brazilian woman - GOR-14712H_1.jpg
  • Brazilian from Bahia showing her ethnic and cultural pride holding Brazilian flag and wearing the colors of the flag.
    Brazilian Pride- GOR-76941-10.jpg
  • Brazilian from Bahia showing her ethnic and cultural pride holding Brazilian flag and wearing the colors of the flag.
    Brazilian Pride- GOR-76937-10.jpg
  • Brazilian from Bahia showing her ethnic and cultural pride holding Brazilian flag and wearing the colors of the flag.
    Brazilian Pride- GOR-76936-10.jpg
  • Brazilian family from Bahia, mother holding son showing their ethnic and cultural pride.
    Brazilian Pride- GOR-76929-10.jpg
  • Brazilian American showing  her ethnic and cultural pride wearing carnival headdress regalia, in Little Brazil on W 46th Street during the Lavagem da Rua 46.
    Brazilian Pride - GOR-89530-12.jpg
  • Smiling Brazilian American showing  her, ethnic and cultural pride in Little Brazil on W46th Street during the Lavagem da Rua 46, wearing carnival regalia.
    Brazilian Pride - GOR-89532-cR-12.jpg
  • Brazilian Health Warning on back of Marlboro Warning label writing in Portuguese
    Brazilian Health Warning - GOR-20985...jpg
  • Smiling Brazilian American showing  her, ethnic and cultural pride in Little Brazil on W46th Street during the Lavagem da Rua 46, wearing carnival feather headdress regalia.
    Brazilian Pride - GOR-89525-12.jpg
  • Portrait of Brazilian family from Bahia showing their ethnic and cultural pride during the Lavagem da Rua 46 in NYC.
    Brazilian Familly - GOR-76932-10.jpg
  • Portrait of Brazilian family from Bahia showing their ethnic and cultural pride during the Lavagem da Rua 46 in NYC.
    Brazilian Family - GOR-76931-10-sQ.jpg
  • Brazilian pride, Carmen Miranda dancer at Lavagem da Rua 46, the spiritual cleansing of 46th Street.<br />
<br />
release  # 2595
    Carmen Miranda - GOR-76922-10.jpg
  • Diptych of Leticia. A portrait of Brazilian pride as Carmen Miranda dancer at Lavagem da Rua 46,the spiritual cleansing of 46th Street.<br />
<br />
<br />
release  # 2595
    Leticia as Carmen - GOR-76922-24-10.jpg
  • Maracatu representing his home town during the Lavagem, the spiritual cleansing of Little Brazil 46th Street. <br />
<br />
He is celebrating his ethnic  Brazilian pride, Maracatu is a fusion of pre-existing forms of Carnival revelry and is Afro-indigenous in origin<br />
from Pernambuco, in northeastern Brazil.
    Maracatu - GOR-82895-11.jpg
  • Protestor holding up poster "Belo Monte = Genocide"  trying to mobilize international pressure to help stop the largest Brazilian Government sponsored destruction of the Amazon during the Brazilian Day Festival in NYC.  <br />
<br />
The new forest codes and Delo Monte Dam will cause the destruction of ecosystems ( plants and animals) and  will directly cause the the extinction of 100,000 animal species and allow the destruction of 60 percent of the Amazon Rainforest.  13,000  indigenous people from several indigenous tribes are being expelled from their lands
    Genocide - GOR-82763-11.jpg
  • Left:<br />
Protestor holding up poster "Belo Monte = Genocide"  trying to mobilize international pressure to help stop the largest Brazilian Government sponsored destruction of the Amazon during the Brazilian Day Festival in NYC.  <br />
<br />
left:<br />
Armenian Genocide 100 Years<br />
<br />
center:<br />
Sikh Genocide 1984 Sikh Peoples Right to Self-Determination  Independence Referendum 2020<br />
<br />
right:<br />
Amazon Rain Forest
    Genocide - GOR-104033-103992-82763-1...jpg
  • Maracatu representing his home town during the Lavagem, the spiritual cleansing of Little Brazil 46th Street. <br />
<br />
He is celebrating his ethnic  Brazilian pride, Maracatu is a fusion of pre-existing forms of Carnival revelry and is Afro-indigenous in origin<br />
from Pernambuco, in northeastern Brazil.
    Maracatu - GOR-82890-11.jpg
  • Brazilian pride, Carmen Miranda dancer at Lavagem da Rua 46, the spiritual cleansing of 46th Street.<br />
<br />
release  # 2595
    Carmen Miranda - GOR-76924-10.jpg
  • Left:<br />
Protestor holding up poster "Belo Monte = Genocide"  trying to mobilize international pressure to help stop the largest Brazilian Government sponsored destruction of the Amazon during the Brazilian Day Festival in NYC.  <br />
<br />
Center:<br />
Armerian Genocide 100 Years<br />
<br />
Right<br />
Sikh Genocide 1984 Sikh Peoples Right to Self-Determination  Independence Referendum 2020
    Genocide Triptych - GOR-82763-104028...jpg
  • Image on left:<br />
Protestor holding up poster "Belo Monte = Genocide"  trying to mobilize international pressure to help stop the largest Brazilian Government sponsored destruction of the Amazon during the Brazilian Day Festival in NYC.  <br />
<br />
Image on right:<br />
Sikh Genocide 1984 Sikh Peoples Right to Self-Determination  Independence Referendum 2020
    Genocide - GOR-82763-103992-15.jpg
  • Head and shoulders portrait of young Afro Brazilian woman laughing, exuberant, happy, smilng at camera
    Laughing - GOR-71699-09.jpg
  • Hispanic (Brailizan) American woman wearing Bahianas ethnic regalia of Afro Brazilian Culture
    Bahianas - GOR-48794-07.jpg
  • Six portraits Collage, from half length to full length. Showing  facial expression, eye contact, looking away,  looking into camera and posing for camera.<br />
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1) Rebecca Starr Mumba, contortionist / acrobat performing.  <br />
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2) Afro Brazilian woman laughing, exuberant, happy, smiling at camera<br />
<br />
3) Fernando Cellicion, Zuni, Native American Flute player, recording artist, singer.  <br />
<br />
4) Indian American with American Flag.<br />
<br />
5) Wearing orange jump suit, Caucasian Trusty Inmate release  #2402  <br />
<br />
6) Theodore, African American elderly homeless male with white beard and mustache dressed in layers of clothing for the cold weather. <br />
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Contortionist - GOR-68604-09<br />
Laughing - GOR-71699-09<br />
Fernando Cellicion - GOR-18455V<br />
India-American Pride - GOR-76403-10<br />
Inmate - GOR-57542-08<br />
Theodore - NYC Homeless - GOR-72968-10
    Portrait Collage - GOR-103123-15.jpg
  • Hispanic (Brailizan) American woman wearing Bahianas ethnic regalia of Afro Brazilian Culture
    Bahianas - GOR-48803-07.jpg
  • Head and shoulders portrait of Professor Kiki da Bahia, teacher of the  Brazilian Martial Arts Capoeira
    Prof Kiki da Bahia - GOR-69251-09.jpg
  • Happy, loving, romantic Brazilian American couple hugging in crowd
    Hugging - GOR-71698-09.jpg
  • Head and shoulders portrait of Professor Kiki da Bahia, teacher of the Capoeira Brazilian Martial Arts.
    Prof Kiki da Bahia - GOR-69256-09.jpg
  • Head and shoulders portrait of Professor Kiki da Bahia, teacher of the  Brazilian Martial Arts Capoeira
    Prof Kiki da Bahia - GOR-69249-09.jpg
  • Sex sell in advertising, semi nude woman used to sell SKOL beer aimed @ the Brazilian and Hispanic Market in Newark NJ
    SexSells SKOL - GOR-18312h.jpg
  • Brazilian artist ,Tito Ferrara has created artwork  as street art. The artist commonly paints portraits. He can paint stylistic or realistic portraits, and many of them have a pop of colour.
    Amazon Awareness - Tito Ferrara Quad...jpg
  • Brazilian artist ,Tito Ferrara has created artwork  as street art. The artist commonly paints portraits. He can paint stylistic or realistic portraits, and many of them have a pop of colour.
    Amazon Awareness- Tito Ferrara Quad ...jpg
  • Brazilian artist ,Tito Ferrara has created artwork  as street art. The artist commonly paints portraits. He can paint stylistic or realistic portraits, and many of them have a pop of colour.
    Amazon Awareness- Tito Ferrara Dipty...jpg
  • Brazilian artist ,Tito Ferrara has created artwork  as street art. The artist commonly paints portraits. He can paint stylistic or realistic portraits, and many of them have a pop of colour.
    Amazon Awareness- Tito Ferrara - GOR...jpg
  • Brazilian women in Union Square Park holding signs protesting protesting against Bolson to Free Lula to protest the political imprisonment of popular former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula. <br />
<br />
"Lula was jailed on April 7, 2018 for “undetermined actions” and convicted to a 12-year jail sentence. Brazil’s Constitution guarantees the presumption of innocence as a fundamental human right. This right has been denied to Lula, and the judiciary in Brazil has overlooked overwhelming evidence of his innocence."<br />
<br />
"Despite his imprisonment, Lula is seeking the presidency as the candidate of the Workers Party, and he is the front runner with 41% of the vote".
    Fight Like A Woman - GOR-1603017-cE1...jpg
  • The Lavagem / Cleansing is a mystic tradition that started in the 18th century in Bahia. The tradition and spirituality of not only Bahia but also of all the Brazilian people. This event celebrates the purification, the energy, the nature, the unification of the people and the perpetuation of peace. The traditional "bahianas" are the main attractions of the Lavagem, they are dressed in white colors, adorned with beads and carrying rosaries and flowers as they will seek to honor all the saints. They  also carry white jars and vases filled with perfumed water, energizing the various groups in the procession throughout Little Brazil (46th Street).
    Lavagem da Rua 46 - GOR-77006-10.jpg
  • The Lavagem / Cleansing is a mystic tradition that started in the 18th century in Bahia. The tradition and spirituality of not only Bahia but also of all the Brazilian people. This event celebrates the purification, the energy, the nature, the unification of the people and the perpetuation of peace. The traditional "bahianas" are the main attractions of the Lavagem, they are dressed in white colors, adorned with beads and carrying rosaries and flowers as they will seek to honor all the saints. They  also carry white jars and vases filled with perfumed water, energizing the various groups in the procession throughout Little Brazil (46th Street).
    Lavagem da Rua 46 - GOR-69276-09.jpg
  • Urban street mural art on side of five story building on 1st Avenue and E11th Street by Brazilian street artists Eduardo Kobra of Michael Jackson.
    Mural of Michael Jaskson - GOR-12012...jpg
  • Brazilian artist,Tito Ferrara has created artwork  as street art. The artist commonly paints portraits. He can paint stylistic or realistic portraits, and many of them have a pop of colour.
    Amazon Awareness - Tito Ferrara Quad...jpg
  • Brazilian artist ,Tito Ferrara has created artwork  as street art. The artist commonly paints portraits. He can paint stylistic or realistic portraits, and many of them have a pop of colour.
    Amazon Awareness- Tito Ferrara Dipty...jpg
  • Brazilian women in Union Square Park holding signs protesting protesting against Bolson to Free Lula to protest the political imprisonment of popular former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula. <br />
<br />
"Lula was jailed on April 7, 2018 for “undetermined actions” and convicted to a 12-year jail sentence. Brazil’s Constitution guarantees the presumption of innocence as a fundamental human right. This right has been denied to Lula, and the judiciary in Brazil has overlooked overwhelming evidence of his innocence."<br />
<br />
"Despite his imprisonment, Lula is seeking the presidency as the candidate of the Workers Party, and he is the front runner with 41% of the vote".
    We Should All Be Feminists - GOR-160...jpg
  • Brazilian women in Union Square Park holding signs protesting protesting against Bolson to Free Lula to protest the political imprisonment of popular former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula. <br />
<br />
"Lula was jailed on April 7, 2018 for “undetermined actions” and convicted to a 12-year jail sentence. Brazil’s Constitution guarantees the presumption of innocence as a fundamental human right. This right has been denied to Lula, and the judiciary in Brazil has overlooked overwhelming evidence of his innocence."<br />
<br />
"Despite his imprisonment, Lula is seeking the presidency as the candidate of the Workers Party, and he is the front runner with 41% of the vote".
    Free Lula - GOR-160297-18.jpg
  • Brazilian women in Union Square Park holding signs protesting protesting against Bolson to Free Lula to protest the political imprisonment of popular former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula. <br />
<br />
"Lula was jailed on April 7, 2018 for “undetermined actions” and convicted to a 12-year jail sentence. Brazil’s Constitution guarantees the presumption of innocence as a fundamental human right. This right has been denied to Lula, and the judiciary in Brazil has overlooked overwhelming evidence of his innocence."<br />
<br />
"Despite his imprisonment, Lula is seeking the presidency as the candidate of the Workers Party, and he is the front runner with 41% of the vote".
    Women Against Fascism - GOR-160291-1...jpg
  • Urban street mural art on side of five story building on 1st Avenue and E11th Street by Brazilian street artists Eduardo Kobra of Michael Jackson.<br />
<br />
Street art can be a powerful platform for reaching people in public spaces.<br />
<br />
"Street art" encompasses many other media and techniques, including; Mosaic tiling, Murals, Stencil art, Sticker art, Wheat Pasting and Wood Blocking.
    Urban Mural of Michael Jaskson - GOR...jpg
  • Urban street mural art on side of five story building on 1st Avenue and E11th Street by Brazilian street artists Eduardo Kobra of Michael Jackson.<br />
<br />
Street art can be a powerful platform for reaching people in public spaces.<br />
<br />
"Street art" encompasses many other media and techniques, including; Mosaic tiling, Murals, Stencil art, Sticker art, Wheat Pasting and Wood Blocking.
    Urban Mural of Michael Jackson - GOR...jpg
  • Urban street mural art on two building opposite each other in vacant lot by Brazilian street artists OS GEMEOS (twin brothers Gustavo and Otavvio Pandalfo) depicting break dances on the walls surrounding the empty lot at 143 West 14th Street, until construction starts.<br />
<br />
Street art can be a powerful platform for reaching people in public spaces.<br />
<br />
"Street art" encompasses many other media and techniques, including; Mosaic tiling, Murals, Stencil art, Sticker art, Wheat Pasting and Wood Blocking.
    Urban Mural Art - GOR-141146-17.jpg
  • The Lavagem / Cleansing is a mystic tradition that started in the 18th century in Bahia. The tradition and spirituality of not only Bahia but also of all the Brazilian people. This event celebrates the purification, the energy, the nature, the unification of the people and the perpetuation of peace. The traditional "bahianas" are the main attractions of the Lavagem, they are dressed in white colors, adorned with beads and carrying rosaries and flowers as they will seek to honor all the saints. They  also carry white jars and vases filled with perfumed water, energizing the various groups in the procession throughout Little Brazil (46th Street).
    Lavagem Triptych - GOR-77028-20-41-1...jpg
  • The Lavagem / Cleansing is a mystic tradition that started in the 18th century in Bahia. The tradition and spirituality of not only Bahia but also of all the Brazilian people. This event celebrates the purification, the energy, the nature, the unification of the people and the perpetuation of peace. The traditional "bahianas" are the main attractions of the Lavagem, they are dressed in white colors, adorned with beads and carrying rosaries and flowers as they will seek to honor all the saints. They  also carry white jars and vases filled with perfumed water, energizing the various groups in the procession throughout Little Brazil (46th Street).
    Lavagem da Rua 46 - GOR-77041-10.jpg
  • The Lavagem / Cleansing is a mystic tradition that started in the 18th century in Bahia. The tradition and spirituality of not only Bahia but also of all the Brazilian people. This event celebrates the purification, the energy, the nature, the unification of the people and the perpetuation of peace. The traditional "bahianas" are the main attractions of the Lavagem, they are dressed in white colors, adorned with beads and carrying rosaries and flowers as they will seek to honor all the saints. They  also carry white jars and vases filled with perfumed water, energizing the various groups in the procession throughout Little Brazil (46th Street).
    Lavagem da Rua 46 - GOR-77025-10.jpg
  • The Lavagem / Cleansing is a mystic tradition that started in the 18th century in Bahia. The tradition and spirituality of not only Bahia but also of all the Brazilian people. This event celebrates the purification, the energy, the nature, the unification of the people and the perpetuation of peace. The traditional "bahianas" are the main attractions of the Lavagem, they are dressed in white colors, adorned with beads and carrying rosaries and flowers as they will seek to honor all the saints. They  also carry white jars and vases filled with perfumed water, energizing the various groups in the procession throughout Little Brazil (46th Street).
    Lavagem da Rua 46 - GOR-77020-10.jpg
  • The Lavagem / Cleansing is a mystic tradition that started in the 18th century in Bahia. The tradition and spirituality of not only Bahia but also of all the Brazilian people. This event celebrates the purification, the energy, the nature, the unification of the people and the perpetuation of peace. The traditional "bahianas" are the main attractions of the Lavagem, they are dressed in white colors, adorned with beads and carrying rosaries and flowers as they will seek to honor all the saints. They  also carry white jars and vases filled with perfumed water, energizing the various groups in the procession throughout Little Brazil (46th Street).
    Lavagem da Rua 46 - GOR-69357-09.jpg
  • The Lavagem / Cleansing is a mystic tradition that started in the 18th century in Bahia. The tradition and spirituality of not only Bahia but also of all the Brazilian people. This event celebrates the purification, the energy, the nature, the unification of the people and the perpetuation of peace. The traditional "bahianas" are the main attractions of the Lavagem, they are dressed in white colors, adorned with beads and carrying rosaries and flowers as they will seek to honor all the saints. They  also carry white jars and vases filled with perfumed water, energizing the various groups in the procession throughout Little Brazil (46th Street).
    Lavagem da Rua 46 - GOR-69333-09.jpg
  • The Lavagem / Cleansing is a mystic tradition that started in the 18th century in Bahia. The tradition and spirituality of not only Bahia but also of all the Brazilian people. This event celebrates the purification, the energy, the nature, the unification of the people and the perpetuation of peace. The traditional "bahianas" are the main attractions of the Lavagem, they are dressed in white colors, adorned with beads and carrying rosaries and flowers as they will seek to honor all the saints. They  also carry white jars and vases filled with perfumed water, energizing the various groups in the procession throughout Little Brazil (46th Street).
    Lavagem da Rua 46 - GOR-69318-09.jpg
  • The Lavagem / Cleansing is a mystic tradition that started in the 18th century in Bahia. The tradition and spirituality of not only Bahia but also of all the Brazilian people. This event celebrates the purification, the energy, the nature, the unification of the people and the perpetuation of peace. The traditional "bahianas" are the main attractions of the Lavagem, they are dressed in white colors, adorned with beads and carrying rosaries and flowers as they will seek to honor all the saints. They  also carry white jars and vases filled with perfumed water, energizing the various groups in the procession throughout Little Brazil (46th Street).
    Lavagem da Rua 46 - GOR-69288-09.jpg
  • The Lavagem / Cleansing is a mystic tradition that started in the 18th century in Bahia. The tradition and spirituality of not only Bahia but also of all the Brazilian people. This event celebrates the purification, the energy, the nature, the unification of the people and the perpetuation of peace. The traditional "bahianas" are the main attractions of the Lavagem, they are dressed in white colors, adorned with beads and carrying rosaries and flowers as they will seek to honor all the saints. They  also carry white jars and vases filled with perfumed water, energizing the various groups in the procession throughout Little Brazil (46th Street).
    Lavagem da Rua 46 - GOR-69277-09.jpg
  • The Lavagem / Cleansing is a mystic tradition that started in the 18th century in Bahia. The tradition and spirituality of not only Bahia but also of all the Brazilian people. This event celebrates the purification, the energy, the nature, the unification of the people and the perpetuation of peace. The traditional "bahianas" are the main attractions of the Lavagem, they are dressed in white colors, adorned with beads and carrying rosaries and flowers as they will seek to honor all the saints. They  also carry white jars and vases filled with perfumed water, energizing the various groups in the procession throughout Little Brazil (46th Street).
    Lavagem da Rua 46 - GOR-69281-09.jpg
  • The Bahianas ethnic regalia of Afro Brazilian Culture
    Bahianas - GOR-48809-07.jpg
  • Urban street mural art on side of five story building on 1st Avenue and E11th Street by Brazilian street artists Eduardo Kobra of Michael Jackson.
    Urban Mural of Michael Jaskson - GOR...jpg
  • Brazilian artist ,Tito Ferrara has created artwork  as street art. The artist commonly paints portraits. He can paint stylistic or realistic portraits, and many of them have a pop of colour.
    Amazon Awareness- Tito Ferrara - GOR...jpg
  • Brazilian women in Union Square Park holding signs protesting protesting against Bolson to Free Lula to protest the political imprisonment of popular former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula. <br />
<br />
"Lula was jailed on April 7, 2018 for “undetermined actions” and convicted to a 12-year jail sentence. Brazil’s Constitution guarantees the presumption of innocence as a fundamental human right. This right has been denied to Lula, and the judiciary in Brazil has overlooked overwhelming evidence of his innocence."<br />
<br />
"Despite his imprisonment, Lula is seeking the presidency as the candidate of the Workers Party, and he is the front runner with 41% of the vote".
    We Should All Be Feminists - GOR-160...jpg
  • Brazilian women in Union Square Park holding signs protesting protesting against Bolson to Free Lula to protest the political imprisonment of popular former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula. <br />
<br />
"Lula was jailed on April 7, 2018 for “undetermined actions” and convicted to a 12-year jail sentence. Brazil’s Constitution guarantees the presumption of innocence as a fundamental human right. This right has been denied to Lula, and the judiciary in Brazil has overlooked overwhelming evidence of his innocence."<br />
<br />
"Despite his imprisonment, Lula is seeking the presidency as the candidate of the Workers Party, and he is the front runner with 41% of the vote".
    Free Lula - GOR-160295-cR18.jpg
  • Brazilian women in Union Square Park holding signs protesting protesting against Bolson to Free Lula to protest the political imprisonment of popular former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, known as Lula. <br />
<br />
"Lula was jailed on April 7, 2018 for “undetermined actions” and convicted to a 12-year jail sentence. Brazil’s Constitution guarantees the presumption of innocence as a fundamental human right. This right has been denied to Lula, and the judiciary in Brazil has overlooked overwhelming evidence of his innocence."<br />
<br />
"Despite his imprisonment, Lula is seeking the presidency as the candidate of the Workers Party, and he is the front runner with 41% of the vote".
    Free Lula - GOR-160291-cR18.jpg
  • Urban street mural art on two building opposite each other in vacant lot by Brazilian street artists OS GEMEOS (twin brothers Gustavo and Otavvio Pandalfo) depicting break dances on the walls surrounding the empty lot at 143 West 14th Street, until construction starts.<br />
<br />
Street art can be a powerful platform for reaching people in public spaces.<br />
<br />
"Street art" encompasses many other media and techniques, including; Mosaic tiling, Murals, Stencil art, Sticker art, Wheat Pasting and Wood Blocking.
    Urban Mural Art - GOR-141162-cR17.jpg
  • The Lavagem / Cleansing is a mystic tradition that started in the 18th century in Bahia. The tradition and spirituality of not only Bahia but also of all the Brazilian people. This event celebrates the purification, the energy, the nature, the unification of the people and the perpetuation of peace. The traditional "bahianas" are the main attractions of the Lavagem, they are dressed in white colors, adorned with beads and carrying rosaries and flowers as they will seek to honor all the saints. They  also carry white jars and vases filled with perfumed water, energizing the various groups in the procession throughout Little Brazil (46th Street).
    Lavagem da Rua 46 - GOR-77011-10.jpg
  • The Lavagem / Cleansing is a mystic tradition that started in the 18th century in Bahia. The tradition and spirituality of not only Bahia but also of all the Brazilian people. This event celebrates the purification, the energy, the nature, the unification of the people and the perpetuation of peace. The traditional "bahianas" are the main attractions of the Lavagem, they are dressed in white colors, adorned with beads and carrying rosaries and flowers as they will seek to honor all the saints. They  also carry white jars and vases filled with perfumed water, energizing the various groups in the procession throughout Little Brazil (46th Street).
    Lavagem da Rua 46 - GOR-69350-09.jpg
  • The Lavagem / Cleansing is a mystic tradition that started in the 18th century in Bahia. The tradition and spirituality of not only Bahia but also of all the Brazilian people. This event celebrates the purification, the energy, the nature, the unification of the people and the perpetuation of peace. The traditional "bahianas" are the main attractions of the Lavagem, they are dressed in white colors, adorned with beads and carrying rosaries and flowers as they will seek to honor all the saints. They  also carry white jars and vases filled with perfumed water, energizing the various groups in the procession throughout Little Brazil (46th Street).
    Lavagem da Rua 46 - GOR-69349-09.jpg
  • The Lavagem / Cleansing is a mystic tradition that started in the 18th century in Bahia. The tradition and spirituality of not only Bahia but also of all the Brazilian people. This event celebrates the purification, the energy, the nature, the unification of the people and the perpetuation of peace. The traditional "bahianas" are the main attractions of the Lavagem, they are dressed in white colors, adorned with beads and carrying rosaries and flowers as they will seek to honor all the saints. They  also carry white jars and vases filled with perfumed water, energizing the various groups in the procession throughout Little Brazil (46th Street).
    Lavagem da Rua 46 - GOR-69291-09.jpg
  • Portrait of Bahia woman during the Lavagem the Afro-Brazilian spiritual cleansing ritual. Dressed in white colors, adorned with beads and carrying rosaries and flowers as they will seek to honor all the saints. Also carry white jar and vase filled with perfumed water.
    Lavagem - GOR-69410-09.jpg
  • Portrait of Bahia woman during the Lavagem the Afro-Brazilian spiritual cleansing ritual. Dressed in white colors, adorned with beads and carrying rosaries and flowers as they will seek to honor all the saints. Also carry white jar and vase filled with perfumed water.
    Spirtual Cleansing - GOR-69444-09.jpg
  • Portrait of Bahia woman during the Lavagem the Afro-Brazilian spiritual cleansing ritual. Dressed in white colors, adorned with beads and carrying rosaries and flowers as they will seek to honor all the saints. Also carry white jar and vase filled with perfumed water.
    Spirtual Cleansing - GOR-69444-09-PT.jpg
  • Portrait of Bahia woman during the Lavagem the Afro-Brazilian spiritual cleansing ritual. Dressed in white colors, adorned with beads and carrying rosaries and flowers as they will seek to honor all the saints. Also carry white jar and vase filled with perfumed water.
    Spirtual Cleansing - GOR-69444-09-bw...jpg
  • Portrait of Bahia woman during the Lavagem the Afro-Brazilian spiritual cleansing ritual. Dressed in white colors, adorned with beads and carrying rosaries and flowers as they will seek to honor all the saints. Also carry white jar and vase filled with perfumed water.
    Spirtual Cleansing - GOR-69444-09-bw...jpg
  • Leticia Taylor as Carmen Miranda dancing at Lavagem da Rua 46, the spiritual cleansing of 46th Street in Little Brazil.
    Leticia as Carmen Miranda - GOR-7692...jpg
  • Close up detail of  Bahianas performer /  dancer  adorned by numerous colorful beads, bracelets, necklaces.
    Bahiana Beadsr - GOR-77786-10.jpg
  • Bahiana Americans second generation or originally from Bahia, Brazil holding vase of flowers.<br />
<br />
Lavagem da Rua 46, the religious blessing purification ritual performed to purity, energize the ground and the Bahianas performers.<br />
<br />
The base elements of water, flowers and perfumes white they dance in traditional, pure white skirts, blouses and headpieces adorned by numerous colorful beads, bracelets, necklaces and rosaries in honor of the the saints, while carrying vases filled with flowers. <br />
<br />
The result of the ritual is the peace, purification and energizing of all people.
    Lavagem - GOR-82835-11-cR.jpg
  • Bahiana American originally from Bahia, Brazil holding vase of flowers.<br />
<br />
Lavagem da Rua 46, the religious blessing purification ritual performed to purity, energize the ground and the Bahianas performers.<br />
<br />
The base elements of water, flowers and perfumes white they dance in traditional, pure white skirts, blouses and headpieces adorned by numerous colorful beads, bracelets, necklaces and rosaries in honor of the the saints, while carrying vases filled with flowers. <br />
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The result of the ritual is the peace, purification and energizing of all people.
    Bahiana - GOR-82970-11.jpg
  • Afro Bazilian Dancer back stage in dressing room in Orixa costumes and on stage during the Bahian Culture week 2009 in New York City at the Chashama Gallery
    Orixas Dancers - GOR-69064-09.jpg
  • Lavagem da Rua 46, the religious blessing purification ritual performed to purity, energize the ground and the Bahianas performers, who employ the base elements of water, flowers and perfumes white they dance in traditional, pure white skirts, blouses and headpieces adorned by numerous colorful beads, bracelets, necklaces and rosaries in honor of the the saints, while carrying vases filled with flowers.  The result of the ritual is the peace, purification and energizing of all people.
    Bahiana - GOR-62229-08.jpg
  • Lavagem da Rua 46, the religious blessing purification ritual performed to purity, energize the ground and the Bahianas performers, who employ the base elements of water, flowers and perfumes white they dance in traditional, pure white skirts, blouses and headpieces adorned by numerous colorful beads, bracelets, necklaces and rosaries in honor of the the saints, while carrying vases filled with flowers.  The result of the ritual is the peace, purification and energizing of all people.
    Bahiana - GOR-62201-08.jpg
  • Lavagem da Rua 46, the religious blessing purification ritual performed to purity, energize the ground and the Bahianas performers, who employ the base elements of water, flowers and perfumes white they dance in traditional, pure white skirts, blouses and headpieces adorned by numerous colorful beads, bracelets, necklaces and rosaries in honor of the the saints, while carrying vases filled with flowers.  The result of the ritual is the peace, purification and energizing of all people.
    Bahiana Lavagem College - GOR-82937-...jpg
  • Head and shoulders portrait of Carmen Miranda dancer before the start of the at Lavagem da Rua 46, the spiritual cleansing of 46th Street in Little Brazil.
    Carmen Miranda - GOR-82995-11.jpg
  • Lavagem da Rua 46, the religious blessing purification ritual performed to purity, energize the ground.<br />
<br />
The Bahianas performers, who employ the base elements of water, flowers and perfumes white they dance in traditional, pure white skirts, blouses and headpieces adorned by numerous colorful beads, bracelets, necklaces and rosaries in honor of the the saints, while carrying vases filled with flowers. <br />
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Bahiana - GOR-82970-11 <br />
Bahiana Necklances - GOR-82888-11<br />
 Bahiana Necklances - GOR-82884-11<br />
Bahiana - GOR-82905-11<br />
Bahiana - GOR-82945-11<br />
Bahiana - GOR-82929-11
    Bahianas - GOR-82884-88-05-29-45-70-...jpg
  • Close up of Bahiana American originally from Bahia, Brazil with colorful beads,  bracelets, rosaries, and necklaces.<br />
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Lavagem da Rua 46, the religious blessing purification ritual performed to purity, energize the ground and the Bahianas performers.<br />
<br />
The base elements of water, flowers and perfumes white they dance in traditional, pure white skirts, blouses and headpieces adorned by numerous colorful beads, bracelets, necklaces and rosaries in honor of the the saints, while carrying vases filled with flowers. <br />
<br />
The result of the ritual is the peace, purification and energizing of all people.
    Bahiana Necklaces - GOR-82910-11.jpg
  • Bahiana American originally from Bahia, Brazil holding vase of flowers.<br />
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Lavagem da Rua 46, the religious blessing purification ritual performed to purity, energize the ground and the Bahianas performers.<br />
<br />
The base elements of water, flowers and perfumes white they dance in traditional, pure white skirts, blouses and headpieces adorned by numerous colorful beads, bracelets, necklaces and rosaries in honor of the the saints, while carrying vases filled with flowers. <br />
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The result of the ritual is the peace, purification and energizing of all people.<br />
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Bahiana - GOR-82884-11 <br />
 Bahiana - GOR-82888-11
    Bahiana Diptych - GOR-82884-88-11.jpg
  • Bahiana American second generation or originally from Bahia, Brazil holding vase of flowers.<br />
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Lavagem da Rua 46, the religious blessing purification ritual performed to purity, energize the ground and the Bahianas performers.<br />
<br />
The base elements of water, flowers and perfumes white they dance in traditional, pure white skirts, blouses and headpieces adorned by numerous colorful beads, bracelets, necklaces and rosaries in honor of the the saints, while carrying vases filled with flowers. <br />
<br />
The result of the ritual is the peace, purification and energizing of all people.
    Lavagem Flowers - GOR-82828-11.jpg
  • Bahiana Americans second generation or originally from Bahia, Brazil holding vase of flowers.<br />
<br />
Lavagem da Rua 46, the religious blessing purification ritual performed to purity, energize the ground and the Bahianas performers.<br />
<br />
The base elements of water, flowers and perfumes white they dance in traditional, pure white skirts, blouses and headpieces adorned by numerous colorful beads, bracelets, necklaces and rosaries in honor of the the saints, while carrying vases filled with flowers. <br />
<br />
The result of the ritual is the peace, purification and energizing of all people.
    Lavagem - GOR-82814-11.jpg
  • Bahiana Americans second generation or originally from Bahia, Brazil holding vase of flowers.<br />
<br />
Lavagem da Rua 46, the religious blessing purification ritual performed to purity, energize the ground and the Bahianas performers.<br />
<br />
The base elements of water, flowers and perfumes white they dance in traditional, pure white skirts, blouses and headpieces adorned by numerous colorful beads, bracelets, necklaces and rosaries in honor of the the saints, while carrying vases filled with flowers. <br />
<br />
The result of the ritual is the peace, purification and energizing of all people.
    Lavagem - GOR-82812-11.jpg
  • Bahiana Americans second generation or originally from Bahia, Brazil holding vase of flowers.<br />
<br />
Lavagem da Rua 46, the religious blessing purification ritual performed to purity, energize the ground and the Bahianas performers.<br />
<br />
The base elements of water, flowers and perfumes white they dance in traditional, pure white skirts, blouses and headpieces adorned by numerous colorful beads, bracelets, necklaces and rosaries in honor of the the saints, while carrying vases filled with flowers. <br />
<br />
The result of the ritual is the peace, purification and energizing of all people.
    Lavagem - GOR-82787-11.jpg
  • Bahiana Americans second generation or originally from Bahia, Brazil holding vase of flowers.<br />
<br />
Lavagem da Rua 46, the religious blessing purification ritual performed to purity, energize the ground and the Bahianas performers.<br />
<br />
The base elements of water, flowers and perfumes white they dance in traditional, pure white skirts, blouses and headpieces adorned by numerous colorful beads, bracelets, necklaces and rosaries in honor of the the saints, while carrying vases filled with flowers. <br />
<br />
The result of the ritual is the peace, purification and energizing of all people.
    Lavagem - GOR-82782-11.jpg
  • Close up of Bahiana American originally from Bahia, Brazil with colorful beads,  bracelets, rosaries, and necklaces.<br />
<br />
Lavagem da Rua 46, the religious blessing purification ritual performed to purity, energize the ground and the Bahianas performers.<br />
<br />
The base elements of water, flowers and perfumes white they dance in traditional, pure white skirts, blouses and headpieces adorned by numerous colorful beads, bracelets, necklaces and rosaries in honor of the the saints, while carrying vases filled with flowers. <br />
<br />
The result of the ritual is the peace, purification and energizing of all people.
    Bahiana Necklaces - GOR-82888-11.jpg
  • Close up of Bahiana American originally from Bahia, Brazil with colorful beads,  bracelets, rosaries, and necklaces.<br />
<br />
Lavagem da Rua 46, the religious blessing purification ritual performed to purity, energize the ground and the Bahianas performers.<br />
<br />
The base elements of water, flowers and perfumes white they dance in traditional, pure white skirts, blouses and headpieces adorned by numerous colorful beads, bracelets, necklaces and rosaries in honor of the the saints, while carrying vases filled with flowers. <br />
<br />
The result of the ritual is the peace, purification and energizing of all people.
    Bahiana Necklaces - GOR-82884-11.jpg
  • Bahiana American originally from Bahia, Brazil holding vase of flowers.<br />
<br />
Lavagem da Rua 46, the religious blessing purification ritual performed to purity, energize the ground and the Bahianas performers.<br />
<br />
The base elements of water, flowers and perfumes white they dance in traditional, pure white skirts, blouses and headpieces adorned by numerous colorful beads, bracelets, necklaces and rosaries in honor of the the saints, while carrying vases filled with flowers. <br />
<br />
The result of the ritual is the peace, purification and energizing of all people.
    Bahiana - GOR-82945-11-cR.jpg
  • Bahiana American originally from Bahia, Brazil holding vase of flowers.<br />
<br />
Lavagem da Rua 46, the religious blessing purification ritual performed to purity, energize the ground and the Bahianas performers.<br />
<br />
The base elements of water, flowers and perfumes white they dance in traditional, pure white skirts, blouses and headpieces adorned by numerous colorful beads, bracelets, necklaces and rosaries in honor of the the saints, while carrying vases filled with flowers. <br />
<br />
The result of the ritual is the peace, purification and energizing of all people.
    Bahiana - GOR-82929-11.jpg
  • Bahiana American parents originally from Bahia, Brazil holding vase of flowers.<br />
<br />
Lavagem da Rua 46, the religious blessing purification ritual performed to purity, energize the ground and the Bahianas performers.<br />
<br />
The base elements of water, flowers and perfumes white they dance in traditional, pure white skirts, blouses and headpieces adorned by numerous colorful beads, bracelets, necklaces and rosaries in honor of the the saints, while carrying vases filled with flowers. <br />
<br />
The result of the ritual is the peace, purification and energizing of all people.
    Bahiana - GOR-82925-11.jpg
  • Bahiana American originally from Bahia, Brazil holding vase of flowers.<br />
<br />
Lavagem da Rua 46, the religious blessing purification ritual performed to purity, energize the ground and the Bahianas performers.<br />
<br />
The base elements of water, flowers and perfumes white they dance in traditional, pure white skirts, blouses and headpieces adorned by numerous colorful beads, bracelets, necklaces and rosaries in honor of the the saints, while carrying vases filled with flowers. <br />
<br />
The result of the ritual is the peace, purification and energizing of all people.
    Bahiana - GOR-82905-11.jpg
  • Portrait of the Afro Bazilian Dancers back stage in dressing room in Orixa costumes and on stage during the Bahian Culture week 2009 in New York City at the Chashama Gallery
    Orixas Dancers - GOR-69073-09.jpg
  • Portrait of Afro Bazilian Dancers back stage in dressing room in Orixa costumes and on stage during the Bahian Culture week 2009 in New York City at the Chashama Gallery
    Dressing Room - GOR-69054-09.jpg
  • Afro Bazilian Dancer back stage in dressing room in Orixa costumes and on stage during the Bahian Culture week 2009 in New York City at the Chashama Gallery
    Dressing Room - GOR-69050-09.jpg
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