Devotes from the "Sons of Ghandy" group prepare for the event. In an event that was modeled after the celebrations on the Rio Vermelho in Salvador, Bahia, Cariocas honored Iemanj�, the west-African goddess of the sea. The festival praised Brazil's most well-known deity with jongo, afox�, samba, and maracatu music and dances, uniting centennial traditions from both communities, Umbanda and Candombl�. The event was held in Arpoador, Rio de Janeiro, for the first time, idealized by the musician Marcos Andr�. (Photo by Giordanno Brumas / SOPA Images/Sipa USA)