Batala Washington is an Afro-Brazilian all female percussion band that plays Samba-Reggae rhythm from the north east state of Brazil Bahia. Here participating in the Chinese New Year Parade in Washington D.C. Thousands turned out to welcome the Chinese Lunar Year of the Pig with a colorful parade on Sunday, February 10, 2019 featuring Chinese lion and dragon dances, musical performances, youth groups, firecrackers and beauty queens. (photo by Jeff Malet)
