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Like Rio, the town of Araxá has a Christ the Redeemer statue, and local tennis and triathlon star Jane Magriotis carried the torch up to the monument.
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The congado is a uniquely Brazilian festival that is at its strongest in Minas Gerais. It's a syncretic mix of Roman Catholicism and the music and traditions of Angola and Congo. Vicente da Silva and other congado practitioners now await the torch.
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Indigenous Roots
Araxá was once inhabited by native Brazilians and its name comes from the indigenous Tupi Guarani language, and means elevated plateau.
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Sun, 08 May
Araxá, MG
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Itinerary
| Avenida Amazonas - São Geraldo |
Pedestrian route
Driving route