# Religious and cultural festivals in Brazil

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/religious-and-cultural-festivals-in-brazil
> Updated: 2026-08-22T10:57:33.000Z. Sources: 18. Developments: 2.

Various traditional religious and cultural festivals are being held across different regions of Brazil.

In early August, the Festa do Bom Jesus was celebrated in Santos, São Paulo, featuring local cuisine and live music, while Ivaiporã, Paraná, marked a municipal holiday with religious masses and community activities to celebrate the parish’s 70th anniversary. Later in the month, the São Bartolomeu district in Ouro Preto commenced the Feast of Saint Bartholomew and the Divine Holy Spirit, which includes religious ceremonies, processions such as the Folia do Divino, and regional cultural events like rodeo competitions.

By late August, the Festa de São Bartolomeu and Divino Espírito Santo in Ouro Preto continued, combining religious processions, folk culture, and musical shows to preserve local identity.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-22: Alpiagra fair opens in Alpiarça to promote local agriculture and culture

The 44th Alpiagra fair in Alpiarça has opened, featuring a nine-day program of agriculture, culture, and gastronomy, including the debut of new melon-inspired pastries.

18 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/so-bartolomeu-celebrates-traditional-feast-in-ouro-preto

### 2026-08-06: Festa do Bom Jesus draws crowds in Santos and Ivaiporã, Brazil

Festa do Bom Jesus celebrations in Santos feature free boat rides, food and music, while Ivaiporã hosts a mass, vehicle blessing and community lunch on August 6.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/festa-do-bom-jesus-draws-crowds-in-santos-and-ivaipor-brazil

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