A white dove. Light and agile. Symbol of peace and mercy. It suddenly appeared amid flames of fire and gave the Apostles the mission to spread the word of God to all corners of the planet, to all human beings who accepted it, in the simplest language for them to understand.

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The dove on a fire-red flag embodies the Holy Spirit and, carried by the faithful to every corner, transports God and His Word throughout the year, in the Folias do Divino that go from house to house, and also during the Festival, when everybody brings their flags to the Church and to the streets of the city.

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The similarity between the flags indicates that, for God, everyone is equal, everyone is equally accepted, everyone can participate without distinction.

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Each person honors the Holy Spirit in their own way, according to the traditions of their ancestors, according to the customs of their place of origin and, therefore, processions, congadas, maracatus, moçambiques, jongos, stagings, cavalhadas are mixed in this festival. .. All forms of homage are equally welcomed by God.

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The joy of men invades the city. With so many different tributes, the Festival pulsates. God's people celebrate the divine glory.