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Salvador acarajé vendor Regina Conceição dies
Regina Conceição, a well-known acarajé vendor in Salvador, has died.
She worked in the trade for more than 50 years and was associated with the National Association of Acarajé Women.
Acarajé is a traditional food, and baianas who sell it are recognized as guardians of Afro-Bahian culture and ancestral knowledge.
The association said her death leaves a gap among vendors, especially in the Rio Vermelho neighborhood.
Salvador’s city government and the Gregório de Mattos Foundation also paid tribute to her and her role in preserving Bahia’s cultural traditions.
Her family said her wake will be held at Bosque da Paz Cemetery in Salvador.
The National Association of Baianas of Acarajé announced the death of Regina Conceição, a traditional acarajé vendor from Salvador.
Conceição was associated with the organization and worked in the Rio Vermelho neighborhood.
The Gregório de Mattos Foundation said she had devoted more than 50 years to the trade.
Salvador’s city government and cultural institutions paid tribute to her and her role in preserving Bahian traditions.
Her family said her wake would be held at Bosque da Paz Cemetery in Salvador.
- Who
- Regina Conceição, a traditional acarajé vendor in Salvador.
- What
- Her death was announced by the National Association of Baianas of Acarajé.
- When
- The association announced her death on Monday, the 19th. The date of her death is not stated.
- Where
- Rio Vermelho, Salvador, Brazil.
- Why
- The cause of her death is not stated.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The National Association of Baianas of Acarajé announced Conceição’s death.
Her family said her wake would be held at Bosque da Paz Cemetery in Salvador.
- Full name
- Regina dos Santos Conceição
- Trade
- Baiana de acarajé
- Neighborhood
- Rio Vermelho, Salvador
- Time in the trade
- More than 50 years
- Wake location
- Cemitério Parque Bosque da Paz, Salvador
What people are saying
Regina did not represent only the sale of acarajé. She represented the strength of Black women, the dignity of work, faith, culture and knowledge passed down from generation to generation.
Salvador is grateful for the honor of having been home to this great baiana of acarajé, who worked so hard to preserve a tradition that is our heritage.
Regina built a path marked by work, generosity and joy, winning the affection and admiration of customers, friends and everyone who had the chance to know her acarajé and her story.