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Círio de Nazaré 2026 festivities underway in Belém

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The 243rd edition of the Círio de Nazaré has officially commenced in Belém, Pará, opening with a solemn mass at the Basilica Sanctuary of Nazaré presided over by Archbishop Dom Julio Endi Akamine, followed by the ‘Bendito Encontro’ musical show. The festivities include a pilgrimage of the ‘Imagem Peregrina’ through various municipalities, visiting schools, hospitals, and public institutions. As the religious event unfolds, it also serves as a cultural and economic driver. The Lambateria Festival is marking its 10th anniversary, and the period is providing visibility to female entrepreneurs within the regional bioeconomy through the use of sustainable Amazonian raw materials. Local artisans, particularly in regions like Abaetetuba, are experiencing increased demand for traditional miriti ~~crafts used in decorations.~~ crafts. Corporate support has also been noted; Vale is contributing through music projects and bioeconomy initiatives, ~~including a collaborative store for Amazonian forest products. Additionally,~~ while Banco da Amazônia hosted its 19th annual charity dinner, raising funds and over 2,000 hygiene items for social works. To assist devotees, the Diretoria da Festa de Nazaré has established a support network of 28 official points across eleven municipalities. dinner. During the Trasladação, a van parked near the Metropolitan Cathedral of Belém caught fire on the night of October 10 in the Cidade Velha ~~neighborhood. While dark smoke was observed near the temple,~~ neighborhood; no injuries ~~have been~~ were confirmed. Devotees have also displayed unique acts of faith during the procession, such as a dancer wearing a ribbon-decorated cloak to celebrate recovery from a mobility-limiting injury, and others walking blindfolded or carrying a 25-meter rope as symbolic promises of gratitude. On The main procession on Sunday, October 11, ~~the main procession~~ drew approximately 2.3 million devotees along a 3.6-kilometer ~~route from~~ route. Despite challenges such as rain and an incident where the ~~Cathedral Metropolitana~~ ceremonial rope was cut by authorities during the procession, the crowds remained large. The event, recognized as a UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage, continues to showcase the ~~Basílica Santuário.~~ deep-rooted traditions of the Amazon region.

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