Last day of parades at Sapucaí features Paraíso do Tuiuti, Vila Isabel, Grande Rio, and Salgueiro
The final night of parades at Rio's Sapucaí honored Heitor dos Prazeres and Rosa Magalhães, showcasing cultural movements and African influences.
PHOTOS: Highlights of the third night of parades at the Rio Carnival
The third night of the Rio Carnival showcased vibrant performances from the samba school Paraíso do Tuiuti, featuring elaborate costumes and themes.
'Babá moforibalé' and 'ibarabô, agô lonã Olukumi': understand the meaning of the verses in Yoruba in the Paraíso do Tuiuti samba
The samba by Paraíso do Tuiuti for the 2026 Carnival incorporates Yoruba expressions to narrate the journey of Ifá tradition from West Africa to Brazil.
Tuiuti's drum queen, Mayara Lima, says that her connection with the drummers is the secret to shine in Sapucaí
Mayara Lima, the drum queen of Tuiuti, claims that her strong connection with the drummers is essential for success during the 2026 carnival in Sapucaí.