Annual pilgrimage of pilgrims to the ruins of Nossa Senhora da Guia, on the north coast of Paraíba. After visiting the temple, the faithful indulge in the coco de roda dance.
Os Romeiros da Guia is of 0 hour(s) and 16 minute(s). It is Produced By: . It was released on 1962-01-01.
Genres: Documentary
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