Over 1,000 personal items were reported lost by carnival-goers in Olinda, including documents, smartphones, and a smartwatch, according to the local government's lost and found department.
During the bustling carnival celebrations in Olinda, many revelers frequently lose personal belongings, a phenomenon that prompted the city's lost and found department to report an impressive tally of over 1,028 items collected after the festivities in 2026. Among these items, locals and tourists alike misplaced critical belongings such as identification documents, credit cards, purses, cell phones, and even a smartwatch, highlighting the frantic yet joyous nature of the carnival experience.
The local government, under the auspices of the Municipal Secretariat of Citizen Security, initiated the lost and found services as early as January to cater to the needs of attendees during the pre-carnival events. The department revealed that up until now, 549 individuals have reached out for assistance and approximately 360 items have been successfully returned to their rightful owners, which shows an impressive recovery rate of about 30%. This service aims to ease the worries of carnival-goers who often find themselves in the chaos of celebrations.
To reclaim lost items, revelers are encouraged to contact the lost and found center via WhatsApp, making the process user-friendly in a modern context. The city’s proactive approach to managing lost belongings during such a large-scale event not only enhances the carnival experience but also reflects the importance of community services in supporting public events, ensuring that fun-filled experiences do not come at the cost of losing valuable possessions.
