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Brazil 2027 Carnival preparations

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Preparations for the 2027 Carnival season continue across Brazil as samba schools reveal themes, select muses, and conduct musical competitions. In Rio de Janeiro, the Special Group selection cycle is underway, with several major institutions presenting diverse cultural and political themes. Portela has initiated the cycle with a tribute to the legendary composer Monarco under the theme ‘Ao mestre com carinho’. Mangueira is set to present ‘Oyá por Nós’, focusing on Afro-Brazilian culture and the deity Oyá, while Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel presents its manifesto, ‘Latinamente Independente: Nosso Norte é o Sul em Remanifesto’. Other notable upcoming competitions include Unidos de Vila Isabel, inspired by the book ‘Torto Arado’, and Porto da Pedra with its ‘Porto Kalunga’ theme. ~~Estação Primeira de Mangueira has officially selected~~ Recent developments include the announcement by Acadêmicos do Grande Rio that singer Anitta will serve as its ~~samba-enredo~~ ‘rainha de bateria’ (drum queen) for the 2027 Carnival. In a competition held during the school’s pre-centenary period, a partnership led by Lequinho, Júnior Fionda, Gabriel Machado, Orlando Ambrósio, Guilherme Sá, and Paulinho Bandolim emerged victorious. The winning theme, ‘Oyá Por Nós’, was developed by carnival designer Sidnei França. President Guanayra Firmino confirmed Carnival, succeeding influencer Virginia Fonseca. Anitta noted that ~~while the lyrics will remain unchanged, minor adjustments to melody and vocal interpretation may occur. Mangueira is scheduled~~ her friendship with actress Paolla Oliveira influenced her decision to ~~close~~ accept the ~~Special Group parades in Rio de Janeiro on~~ role. Additionally, Liesa has released the ~~Tuesday of~~ official technical rehearsal schedule for the 2027 ~~Carnival, with singing~~ Carnival at the Marquês de Sapucaí Sambadrome. Released early to assist tourist planning, the free public rehearsals ~~beginning in October~~ are scheduled for the weekends of January 24 and ~~street rehearsals starting November 15. To increase accessibility, Liesa is broadcasting~~ 31, 2027, featuring various major schools and concluding with the ~~selection process via Rio Carnaval TV~~ ‘Lavagem da Sapucaí’ on ~~YouTube.~~ January 31. In São Paulo, Imperatriz da Paulicéia has unveiled its theme: ‘Ideval, Dom Marcos e Paulistinha – Os Poetas da Paulicéia’. A trend persists where schools opt to commission samba-enredos rather than holding traditional competitions; 11 of the 29 sambas for the Sapucaí parade have been commissioned so far.

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