My wanderings around Bahia

Bahia, in northeastern Brazil, is a state brimming with culture, history, and vibrant traditions. Its people are known for their warmth, energy, and rich Afro-Brazilian heritage, which shines in music, dance, and daily life. Salvador, the capital, is famous for its colonial architecture, colorful streets, and as the birthplace of capoeira and axé music. Bahia’s culture is deeply intertwined with religion, particularly Candomblé and Catholicism, blending African, Indigenous, and European influences in rituals, ceremonies, and celebrations. Festivals throughout the year bring the state alive: from the world-famous Carnival, with parades, music, and dance, to the Festa de Iemanjá, honoring the goddess of the sea, and traditional festas juninas in rural towns. Bahian cuisine, rich in seafood, dendê oil, and spices, adds flavor to everyday life. Everywhere you go in Bahia, there is a sense of magic, rhythm, and joy that celebrates life, community, and spiritual connection.