The wooden mast which is carried around town along with a procession, to be erected in the city center by devotees.
At night, thousands of biodegradable candles are lit and set afloat in the lake surrounding town.
Traditional Amazonian Festivity
Every year, local devotees in the town of Alvarães, Amazonas, celebrate a Catholic saint. Processions through the busy streets draw thousands of people. A large wooden mast is carried around and erected in the city center. Candles are lit and set afloat along the rivers, creating a mesmerizing show of light and shadow.
