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Lavagem de Madeleine festival in Paris

Overview

The 25th edition of the Lavagem de Madeleine festival, a major Afro-Brazilian cultural and religious event in Paris, was expected to draw approximately 60,000 participants. Recognized as Intangible Cultural Heritage in France and integrated into UNESCO’s Slave Route, the festival was inspired by the Lavagem da Igreja do Bonfim in Salvador, Bahia.

As the event approached, organizers faced a challenge when the parish priest of La Madeleine, Monsignor Patrick Chauvet, denied permission to perform the traditional ritual washing of the church steps. In response to this veto, the festival proceeded by moving the ritual to the public area in front of the church. Organizers expressed a desire to maintain a dialogue with the religious institution despite the restriction.

The festivities include a parade starting from Place de la République, featuring samba, maracatu, and capoeira. Musical performances will proceed as planned, headlined by singer Mariene de Castro and Robertinho Chaves, with additional artists including Jau, Gildaa, and soprano Lorena Pires. While organizers expressed regret over the priest’s decision, the Archdiocese of Paris has not provided a specific reason for the restriction.

Entities

UNESCO · Paris · Roberto Chaves · La Madeleine Church · Patrick Chauvet

Claims

What the coverage asserts, and how many sources carry each claim.

[● 3 SOURCES] The 25th edition of the festival is scheduled for September 13. fatopaulista.com.br · lusojornal.com · mrnews.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] The parish priest of La Madeleine, Monsignor Patrick Chauvet, denied authorization for the ritual washing of the church steps. fatopaulista.com.br · mrnews.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] The 25th edition of the Lavagem da Madeleine will proceed by moving the celebration to the public area in front of the church. fatopaulista.com.br · mrnews.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] Approximately 60,000 people are expected to attend the festivities. fatopaulista.com.br · mrnews.com.br
[● 2 SOURCES] The event is inspired by the traditional Lavagem of the Bonfim Church in Salvador, Bahia. fatopaulista.com.br · mrnews.com.br
[○ 1 SOURCE] The Lavagem da Madeleine has been recognized as intangible heritage by the French Ministry of Culture since 2022. mrnews.com.br

Timeline

6 days ago

[CULTURE] 11 sources
La Madeleine Church denies ritual permission for Paris afro-Brazilian festival
The 25th Lavagem da Madeleine in Paris will move to a public area after the La Madeleine Church denied permission to wash its steps, a ritual central to the afro-Brazilian celebration.
13 days ago

[CULTURE] 5 sources
Lavagem de Madeleine festival celebrates Afro-Brazilian culture in Paris
The 25th Lavagem de Madeleine festival in Paris expects 60,000 attendees to celebrate Afro-Brazilian culture and heritage.

Sources

atarde.com.br · fatopaulista.com.br · freguesianews.com.br · imprensapublica.com.br · informa1.com.br · jeremoaboagora.com.br · jornaldebrasilia.com.br · jornalenoticias.com.br · kidsfashionclub.com · lusojornal.com · maranhaohoje.com · mrnews.com.br · odiariodebarretos.com.br · overbo.com.br · ubirataonline.com.br

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