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Salvador da Bahia

Salvador. Photo by Freyja Ellis
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By Christopher Minster

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When the Portuguese established their colonies in Brazil, African slaves were not far behind. Most of the slaves came into the city of Salvador da Bahia, for two reasons. First of all, it was the most important city on the Brazilian coast and relatively close to Africa. The second reason was sugarcane, which grew very well in the region. The slaves were unloaded and sold in the city center of Salvador: a district with the charming name of “Pelourinho,” or “whipping post.”

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