Gandhi

Day of the Gandhi

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February 18th 2007
All week we saw these women on street corners braiding hair and sewing what looked like a terry towelling turban onto people’s heads. What was going on? What does this have to do with carnaval? The answer is: Sons of Gandhi is the most famous afoxe. The nearly 5,000 member all-male bloco is always a source of great anticipation. Founded in 1949 on the occasion of the City's 400 anniversary ... read more

South America » Brazil » Bahia » Salvador

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Following three centuries under the rule of Portugal, Brazil became an independent nation in 1822. By far the largest and most populous country in South America, Brazil overcame more than half a century of military intervention in the governance of t... ... read more