Salvador da Bahia
Salvador da Bahia : the world of Jorge Amado.
Today, eventhough most of the city has been classified World Human Patrimony by UNESCO, and its Carnival is the most appreciated of Brazil (ahead of Rio de Janeiro), it’s the common people of Salvador who make the city a vibrant and poignant place. Moreover, São Salvador da Bahia da Todos os Santos, the Bay of All Saints lives on despite the death of world famous writer Jorge Amado, translated into 54 languages, who passed away in August 2001. Chronicler of the city which he dearly loved, and of which he wrote profusely, his books demonstrate a deep rooted respect for the « people »…
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