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Estação Primeira de Mangueira, or simply Mangueira, is one of the oldest and most emblematic samba schools in Rio de Janeiro. Founded on April 28, 1928 in Morro da Mangueira, close to Maracanã. The foundation of the school dates back to a meeting held at Terreiro de Tia Fé, an important figure in the history of Morro da Mangueira, involving names such as Cartola, Zé Espinguela, among others, who started the Bloco Estação Primeira de Mangueira, later transformed into a school for samba.. Mangueira was a pioneer in creating a wing of composers, including women, and maintains a unique tradition in its drums, with the exclusive use of the first-rate deaf player. Its green and pink flag and its symbol, the candango, are recognized throughout Brazil.
