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Less busy than previous years and facing the competition of the game of Brazil in the Cup, the commemoration of 195 years of Bahia independence attracted thousands of people, who accompanied the procession between Lapinha and Pelourinho, to Salvador
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Maria de Fatima, who claims to be "something between 70 and 80 years old," said that she followed the festivities for more than half a century and felt a flush of parades. "There was a lot better, the May Sounds were more decorated, there were more people on the streets celebrating, "he complains.
For her, the political demonstrations have removed the population from the popular festival. "I hardly ever came, I was afraid to be confused with these politicians," he confesses. Who agrees with his opinion is the merchant Maria Conceição, who sold meat skewers. Although she does not reveal how much she did in the day, Maria badured that she was selling "almost nothing."
Well-known political personality, Bira do Jegue imagined Charles Chaplin for the parade, but was disappointed by the small movement. "I find the parade weak.You had a lot better before.Today is empty, people with little interest, little fancy.Only people with the shirt of the Brazilian team" , he says.
Importance
The date marks the independence not only of Bahia but also of the whole country. After the proclamation of independence by Dom Pedro II on September 7, 1822, there was fighting against the Portuguese troops in several points of the Brazilian territory. The troops were finally expelled on July 2, 1823.
Entities from different regions were also present in the procession, presenting their demands. The president of the Bahia Academy of Sciences, Jaílson de Andrade, explains that the goal was to spread the value of science. "The event represents a moment of struggle for science and technology, we are united and are calling for changes in funding, we must generate knowledge and maintain the quality of our science", says
"In the last five years, we have resources and this can not be so.For the chairman of the indigenous group of the Cultural Association, Emanuel Pitta, today, people forget the importance of the date and, by therefore, it is important to go out on the streets to attend and participate in parades. "We are here to revive the importance of Dois de Julho, to remember the heroes who gave their lives for the day. ideal of freedom. "
Despite the traditional political and festive manifestations, the atmosphere was festive and lively in Lapinha.With the family reunited, Josenilda Ribeiro took advantage of the day to teach history to his son. " e year, I bring my son to accompany the parade of Dois de Julho. It is important for him to know the history of the independence of Bahia and all the meaning that the parade has for the people of Bahia. "
With the theme" Fight for Peace ", Dois de Julho has changed a lot this year, like changing the date and place of the Te Deum, a Christian hymn traditionally celebrated in St. Peter's Church. of the Clergy, in the historic center, on July 1. The traditional facade contest also returned this year, with prizes of R $ 2,000, R $ 1,000 and R $ 500, […] three best decorations of facades located in the procession of Dois de Julho between Lapinha and Terreiro de Jesus
* Under the supervision of journalist Jane Fernandes
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