Feb 26 • 18:14 UTC 🇧🇷 Brazil G1 (PT)

'Who said it's over?': samba schools and Milton Cunha's VIP area close Carnival in Belém at Aldeia Cabana

Milton Cunha's VIP area intends to put Belém's Carnival back on the national radar and showcase local samba schools.

The 'Camarote Miltons' has emerged as a vital platform for Belém's Carnival, bringing together prominent personalities to highlight and revitalize the local samba schools. Scheduled for February 27 and 28, the event will take place at the Aldeia Amazônica, also known as 'Aldeia Cabana'. This venue has historical significance, contributing to the atmosphere and prestige of the Carnival festivities. Through this initiative, Cunha aims not only to draw attention to the carnival but also to elevate the representation of communities involved in the samba culture.

According to carnival commentator and sambista Milton Cunha, the focus of the festivities will shift from street blocks and parties to the samba schools themselves. With eight participating groups scheduled to perform from 9 PM, the event promises to bring the vibrancy of local culture to a wider audience. Cunha emphasizes that the representation of marginalized neighborhoods that contribute to the samba parades deserves national and international acknowledgment, a viewpoint he articulated in an interview with Jornal Liberal.

The camarote serves a dual purpose: it provides visibility for the samba schools and promotes social unity among the communities. By using social media and other platforms to share photos and videos from the event, the hope is to create an enriched discourse around Carnaval, emphasizing its cultural significance beyond mere entertainment. This effort reflects a broader trend in Brazilian culture to elevate regional expressions and bring them to a global audience, thereby nurturing a deeper appreciation for localized festivities like those in Belém.

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