Devotees touch 400-metre-long rope during Cirio de Nazaré
Millions of Roman-Catholics from Brazil celebrated Cirio de Nazaré in Belem in October, attempting to touch a 400-metre-long piece of rope believed to have healing powers. A carriage carrying a statue of Nossa Senhora de Nazaré was pulled using the rope during the festivities. Cirio de Nazaré is believed to be the largest religious festival in the country. 