The Carnival celebrations in Poços de Caldas will highlight the vibrant cultural expressions of Afoxé, Maracatu, and Samba on February 15th at the Arena Cascatinha, a key venue for samba in the city. The festivities will kick off at 5 PM with a procession called Cortejo do Afoxé, marking its fourth year in their schedule. This event pays homage to the traditional groups that have significantly impacted the cultural history of Poços de Caldas, creating a legacy that continues to influence the community today.

Following the Afoxé procession, at 7:30 PM, the Maracatu Baque Mulher will take the stage, a national collective that employs maracatu not just as a music genre but as a means of empowering women and fostering cultural expression. In Poços de Caldas, this group emphasizes gatherings that promote support, experience sharing, and musical learning among women, showcasing the power of music to unite and elevate voices within the community.

Concluding the evening at 9 PM, Samba de Mununu will perform, celebrating samba as the emblematic rhythm of Brazilian Carnival and one of its major folkloric legacies. This nighttime performance promises to animate the audience, reflecting the rich tradition and communal spirit of Carnival in Brazil, while also highlighting the importance of preserving these cultural practices for future generations.