Fernanda Pedroso, Ancestral (PEOPLE 2026)

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As her turban was being wrapped for Carnival, I witnessed a quieter ritual unfolding. With her eyes closed, Dona Regina seemed deeply connected to her faith, her ancestry, and herself.

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