Feast of the Good Death - Waterfall
The record of the Feast of Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte, which has been held since 1920. Testimonies from the Sisters of Boa Morte, considered the mothers of Bahian religious syncretism, reveal the rites, cults and Catholic and Candomblecist worship experienced by thousands of people who every year they meet in the city of Cachoeira in August.
The city of Cochoeira is one of the main ones in the Recôncavo Baiano, known for being the birthplace of Samba de Roda, listed as a National Intangible Heritage. Its history and that of the Festa itself are also investigated and reveal how much we still need to advance in relation to racism and religious intolerance in Brazil.
The party occupies the entire city, which is listed by Iphan, as a Material Heritage by Iphan. Surrounded by a lot of mysticism and religiosity, it was once considered the blackest city in Bahia, and one of the richest in culture in Brazil.
The region is also home to the quilombo route, which is made up of 16 quilombola communities, recognized by the government of Bahia and the Palmares Foundation. Among them is the quilombo Kaonge, where they produce artisanal palm oil and have a successful experience of sustainable rural tourism.
WATERFALL AND THE ROUTE OF FREEDOM:
Named "City National Monument", Cachoeira, in the Recôncavo Baiano, has stories on every corner. Contemplated by Monumenta, a program for the recovery of the Historical Heritage, the city has restored important churches and townhouses from its colonial complex, spread across squares, streets, alleys, slopes and buildings. It stands out to Nossa Senhora do Rosário Church has the largest set of Portuguese tile panels outside Portugal
Charming, 17th century buildings reveal all the richness of the nobility period. Among them is the one that now houses the Hansen Bahia Foundation, which hosted D. Pedro II in 1858, and Princess Isabel and Conde d'Eu in 1885. matrices and paintings.
The opportunity to visit the 'Rota da Liberdade' cannot be overlooked, formed by 19 quilombola communities in the region that have guides trained in ethnic tourism, with knowledge of regional history and geography, first-aid and trail driving. The project roadmap involves six communities in the region, they are: Kaonge, São Francisco do Paraguaçu, Dendê, Engenho da Ponte, Engenho da Praia and Camboa.
HOW TO GET:
How to get to Waterfall
Cachoeira is 120 km from Salvador, on the banks of the Paraguaçu River. For those who are driving, just follow the BR-324 (which connects the capital to Feira de Santana) to the junction for Santo Amaro (land of Caetano and Bethânia, which also makes for a great ride) and follow the BA-026.