Arrastão do Dendê at the Festa de Iemanjá

At the Festa de Iemanjá, Arrastão do Dendê creates an electrifying experience on the shores of Bahia, honoring the sea goddess with a musical procession filled with reverence and joy. Dendê and his ensemble bring a powerful fusion of Afro-Brazilian rhythms and Candomblé chants, echoing across the waves in a heartfelt tribute to Iemanjá. Their drums pulse in sync with the flow of the ocean, calling onlookers and worshippers alike into the rhythm of celebration. As they move along the beach, the crowd joins in, dancing and singing, making offerings to the beloved Orixá. With every beat, Arrastão do Dendê channels the spirit of the sea, filling the air with devotion, tradition, and the boundless energy of Bahia’s culture.