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Diana Posada sent us some really amazing photos of Leticia. Thanks Diana!

Boi Bumbá Dancer

The border of Colombia and Brazil is a place where the cultures mix and one of the most colorful activites are the brazilian dances, it’s important to know a little bit more about each of them:

• The Samba, originates from Rio de Janeiro, known by its fun and harmonius movements. The lyrics inspire popular jubilee.

• Pagode (pagolli) comes from the area of Salvador Bahía, its similar to Samba, but the main difference is the slower rhythm. The lyrics are about the subject of love.

• The Forro oriundo comes from the North East of Brazil, it is a fast paced dance which professionals dance it filled with pirouettes.

• Boi Bumbá comes from the North of the Brazilian Amazon.  It represents the native and colonial traditions,  forming two teams:  Blue or Caprichoso and red or Garantido.  The festivities surround the main character the Bull and a series of other mythical characters. All the characters can be seen in full splendor during the Parintins folk festival, located 300 km following the Amazon river down. This festival is considered the second largest festival, first being the carnival in Rio.  Every year thousands of tourist gather in the tiny island to enjoy a week filled with dance and parties.  The dance possesses a choreography that changes every year that people like to follow.

All the dances can be enjoyed right next to Leticia in the city of Tabatinga’s local night clubs, particularly  Scandalos dance.