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Brazilian Quadrilha Junina Championship 2026

Entities: Maracatu · Maceió · Garranxê · Alagoas · Roraima

Overview

In late July 2026, a 56‑member folk‑dance troupe from the Federal Institute of Paraná traveled 3,300 km to Maceió, Alagoas, to compete in the National Quadrilha Junina Championship. The event, staged at Parque da Pecuária José da Silva Nogueira, gathered groups from more than 20 Brazilian states and the Federal District, featuring performances that blended traditional folklore with contemporary themes.

The championship concluded with the group Garranxê from Roraima taking first place with its “Resistência” piece honoring Mossoró, also earning awards for Best Wedding and Best Couple of Newlyweds. New award categories, such as Best Musical Repertoire and Best Live Trio, highlighted the evolving nature of the competition.

Following the dance contest, Maceió marked National Maracatu Day on August 1 with a free street parade of eight Alagoas maracatu ensembles in the Jaraguá neighborhood, honoring Mestre Luiz de França and showcasing the city’s broader cultural celebrations.

Timeline

  1. about 20 hours ago

    [CULTURE] 2 sources
    Maceió, Brazil celebrates quadrilha victory and Maracatu Day festivities

    Maceió hosted Brazil's Quadrilha Juninas championship, where Garranxê of Roraima won, and celebrated National Maracatu Day with a street parade of eight local groups.

  2. 8 days ago

    [CULTURE] 3 sources
    Paraná quadrilha team journeys 3,300 km to Maceió for Brazil’s national dance championship

    A 56‑member quadrilha from IFPR Barracão in Paraná traveled 3,300 km to Maceió, where Brazil’s national Quadrilha Junina championship, featuring over 3,000 participants from 20+ states, will be held July 23‑26.

Sources

fei.es · itapevinoticias.jor.br · mundopositivo.com.br · planetaosasco.com · tnh1.com.br