Awards
The Lavadeira Festival has been awarded by the Brazilian Culture Ministry and the IPHAN (Institute of Patrimony Historic and Artistic National) as "Heritage of the Brazilian Popular Culture".
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The Association of Lavadeira Festival
For 30 years, the Lavadeira Festival dedicated to diffusion and preservation of the African-Brazilian culture, bringing together people, artists and their cultures from the entire Brazil, creating awareness of the value of a multicultural Society, through cultural shows and educational projects.
2016 - 30th Edition
On 1 May 2016, the Lavadeira dolls walked with the people to the Recife Marco Zero for another Festival edition.
The Lavadeira turns 30
Watch the videos in tribute to the 30 years of Lavadeira Festival resistance. Save the Lavadeira Festival! AXÉ!