Rio de Janeiro hosts religious festival and beach tennis event

Various cultural and sporting events are taking place in the state of Rio de Janeiro. In Rio's North Zone, the 391st edition of the Festa da Penha has commenced. The religious festival, themed “Maria, rainha da paz,” features a schedule of masses, free musical performances, and community activities running through October 25. Highlights include a samba and pagode afternoon, a jazz show, and a traditional procession.

In Niterói, the Festival Beach Tennis Niterói is scheduled for October 10 and 11 at Prainha de Piratininga. The event combines sports competitions across various age groups and skill levels with music, fashion, art, and gastronomy. The festival offers cash prizes for certain categories and includes musical performances by Gustavo Brasília and the band Bloody Mary. Access to the festival grounds is free.