(Festa de São Benedito)

Content: In Aparecida do Norte, São Paulo, devotion to Saint Benedict has been constant since 1828. Folk groups from various regions of the country sing and dance, while the King, Queen, and their vassals, carrying the image of Saint Benedict, walk through the streets toward the church. The city is covered with rose petals and confetti. At night, after the solemn mass, a large fireworks display lights up the city.

Countries:

Brazil

Genres:

Documentary

Runtime:

11 minutes

Year:

1975

Directors:

Paulo Jorge de Souza

Production companies:

Ministério da Cultura/Governo Federal,

Instituto Nacional de Cinema (INC),

INCE - Instituto Nacional de Cinema Educativo

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