Followers of the Afro-Brazilian religion Umbanda pay tribute for Iemanja, goddess of the sea, in Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.
Tributes being paid to Iemanja, goddess of the sea, in Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.
A follower of Umbanda pays tribute for Iemanja, goddess of the sea, in Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.
Followers of the Afro-Brazilian religion Umbanda pay tribute for Iemanja, goddess of the sea, in Copacabana Beach in Rio de Janeiro.
People pour cider on a statue of Yemanja, goddess of the sea, during a ceremony that is part of traditional New Year's celebrations on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro.
A woman carries a small-scaled boat filled with flowers into the waters of Copacabana beach as an offering for Yemanja, goddess of the sea, in Rio de Janeiro.
A man wears a jersey with the image of Yemanja, goddess of the sea, during a ceremony that is part of traditional New Year's celebrations on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro.
Faithful take part in a ceremony for Yemanja, goddess of the sea, that is part of traditional New Year's celebrations on Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro.