‘Recognizing reading and writing as a right,’ says Conceição Evaristo about literary themes
Conceição Evaristo emphasizes the importance of recognizing reading and writing as rights through her participation in Carnival, where literature is celebrated as a vital part of Brazilian culture.
'The Eyes of Hunger Were Mine': The Story of Carolina Maria de Jesus, Theme of Unidos da Tijuca
Carolina Maria de Jesus, a prominent Brazilian writer, will be honored by the Unidos da Tijuca samba school at this year's Rio Carnival for her significant contribution to literature that highlighted the issues of hunger and poverty.
Sapucaí will have themes about Rita Lee, Bembé, Cíia, and Carolina Maria de Jesus
The second night of the 2026 Sapucaí Carnival features four samba schools celebrating Brazilian artists and the struggle for freedom.
Tom Maior and Unidos da Tijuca: see the days and times of the parades that honor Uberaba and Carolina Maria de Jesus
The 2026 Carnival in Brazil will feature parades by the samba schools Tom Maior and Unidos da Tijuca, which will pay tribute to the writer Carolina Maria de Jesus and the city of Uberaba, respectively.
Carnival float designer of Tijuca will try to present Carolina Maria de Jesus beyond the suffering known in her work
The Unidos da Tijuca samba school plans to showcase a more comprehensive view of author Carolina Maria de Jesus during Carnival 2026, moving beyond the themes of suffering typically associated with her life and work.
Carnival 2026: Technical rehearsals in SP and RJ bring Uberaba and Sacramento to the samba avenues
As Carnival 2026 approaches, the Triângulo Mineiro and Alto Paranaíba regions shine in the technical rehearsals of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, with prominent tributes to Chico Xavier and Carolina Maria de Jesus at the renowned samba avenues.