Saint John without leaving home! CCVM online programming has Bumba Meu Boi and cordel

15 to 18 June 2022

The Vale Maranhão Cultural Center has prepared a virtual program for those who want to enjoy São João without leaving home. From Wednesday to Saturday, the institution’s YouTube channel will have videos of performances by Caixeiras and Bumba Meu Boi, as well as a sudden string show. Check out the schedule:

06/15, Wednesday – United Clerks of Palmeira – Pindaré-Mirim
16/06, Thursday – Presentation Bumba My Hopeful Boi – Timon
17/06, Friday – Suddenly Cordel Show – Canário Branco – Santa Inês
18/06, Saturday – Crates of Divino Espírito Santo de Oiteiro – Monção (photo)

All attractions are from the interior of Maranhão and are part of the Pátio Aberto project. The videos always open at 19:00. Watch and honor Maranhão culture.

Presentation Salesmen Unidos da Palmeira - Pindaré-Mirim (MA)

The tradition of Caixeiras Unidos da Palmeira gains a new voice, represented by the men of the group. It is a tradition that passes from generation to generation.

Open Patio 2021 - Bumba My Hopeful Boi

Bumba Meu Boi Hopeançoso comes from Timon to present its 60-year history in the Open Patio.

Open Patio 2021 - Suddenly Cordel Show - White Canary

A Northeastern tradition, cordel is a literary artistic manifestation of Portuguese heritage. The show “Suddenly the Cordel”, presented by the cordelista Canário Branco, brings a tour of the history of the genre, from its emergence in the Northeast to its current importance, through authorial songs and other Brazilian artists.

Open Patio 2021 - Caixeiras do Divino Espírito Santo de Oiteiro - Monção (MA)

The Caixeiras do Divino Espírito Santo of the quilombola community of Oiteiro in Monção are presented with the tradition of playing drums, songs and verses of the Maranhão popular festival.