In Salvador [1], New Year’s Day is synonymous with this beautiful celebration in which the effigy of Nosso Senhor dos Navegantes is transported around the Bay of All Saints [2] by a fleet of decorated boats. Meanwhile, from Praia da Boa Viagem, religious music and lots of samba accompany landlubbers watching the procession.
Links:
[1] http://www.moon.com/destinations/brazil/bahia/salvador
[2] http://www.moon.com/destinations/brazil/bahia/salvador/sights/baia-de-todos-os-santos