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Festival of Yemayá / Iemanjá

February 2 · Candomblé · Peoples and regions

Fixed date

Esoteric and historical meaning

Great mother of the salt waters, origin of life and lady of the sea's womb. Syncretized with Our Lady of the Navigators in Bahian Brazil.

Operative mechanics — ritual acts

·Going down to the sea at dawn with offerings entrusted to the waves.
·Dressing in white and light blue.
·Jumping seven waves while making a wish for each one.

Traditional foods

·White rice with honey
·Coconut
·Fish

Offerings

·White flowers and roses, mirrors, combs, perfume thrown into the sea

Taboos to respect

·Do not turn your back to the sea while offering
·If the sea rejects the offering, do not insist

Associated symbols

Wave · Seashell · Mirror · Blue and white