Carnival 2023: opening of Esquenta do Carnaboi takes place this Sunday in Manaus

BOVINE FOLIA

The warm ups precede the traditional Carnaboi bovine revelry

Manaus (AM) – The opening of Esquenta do Carnaboi takes place this Sunday (12), at 7 pm, in Parque Mindu Norte, in the Novo Aleixo neighborhood, in the North Zone of Manaus. The event counts on the verification of the amba schools of the Experimental Group, shows of local artists, dance groups and organized supporters of the Caprichoso and Garantido oxen.

After opening in Novo Aleixo, Esquenta do Carnaboi will be held from February 13th to 22nd, in Parque Largo do Mestre Chico, on Praça 14 de Janeiro, in the South Zone of Manaus.

The warm-ups precede the traditional bovine revelry of Carnaboi which, this year, will be held on February 25th and 26th at the Sambódromo, from 7 pm to 3 am, promoted by the Government of Amazonas, through the Secretariat of Culture and Creative Economy.

This year’s Carnaboi follows a different format, being held on the weekend after the samba school parades. Over the two days of the party, more than 30 acts will take turns on the stage, where the bumbás rehearsal schedule will be announced. The Parintins Folk Festival will be held on June 30th, July 1st and 2nd, on Tupinambarana Island.

With advisory information*

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Carnaboi 2023 will be held on February 25th and 26th in Manaus