Curiosities, games, challenges and quiz on various topics
Grêmio Recreativo Escola de Samba Portela, known simply as Portela, is an institution in Rio de Janeiro that stands out in the Brazilian samba scene. Recognized by its eagle symbol and blue and white colors. Affectionately called "The Majesty of Samba", she is part, together with Deixa Falar and Mangueira, of the pioneering schools of Rio carnival. Its history dates back to 1923, when it was founded as a carnival group called Conjunto Oswaldo Cruz. Initially located in the Oswaldo Cruz neighborhood, the school went through some name changes until it definitively adopted the name Portela in the 1930s. Portela is recognized for being a breeding ground for great samba composers and musicians, such as Paulo da Portela, Clara Nunes , Paulinho da Viola and Marisa Monte, among others.