# Festa da Boa Morte tradition in Cachoeira

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/festa-da-boa-morte-tradition-in-cachoeira
> Updated: 2026-08-17T17:43:15.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

The Festa da Boa Morte, a religious tradition in Cachoeira, Bahia, spanning over 200 years, recently concluded its annual festivities. Organized by the Afro-Catholic Irmandade de Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte, the event features masses, processions, and cultural activities.

The brotherhood was historically founded by Black women to facilitate manumission for enslaved individuals. Today, the tradition is preserved through ancestral practices and formal statutes. Recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Bahia since 2010, the festival attracted more than 30,000 visitors, including international tourists, resulting in high occupancy for local hotels and inns.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-17: Cachoeira hosts conclusion of Festa da Boa Morte

The Festa da Boa Morte in Cachoeira, Bahia, concludes its celebrations, drawing over 30,000 visitors to honor the historical Afro-Catholic brotherhood that fought for the freedom of enslaved people.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cachoeira-hosts-conclusion-of-festa-da-boa-morte

### 2026-08-13: Cachoeira celebrates 200-year-old Festa da Boa Morte tradition

The 200-year-old Festa da Boa Morte begins in Cachoeira, Brazil, featuring religious and cultural traditions led by the women of the Irmandade de Nossa Senhora da Boa Morte.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/cachoeira-celebrates-200-year-old-festa-da-boa-morte-tradition

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