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Grêmio Recreativo Escola de Samba Unidos do Viradouro, popularly known as Viradouro or Unidos do Viradouro, is a Brazilian samba group based in Niterói. It was founded on June 24, 1946 by Nelson Jangada, Nelson Braga, Roque Soares, Paulo Braga, Juci, Ataíde, Ercília Guedes, Maria Ana, Oto Braga, Telinho, Lindolfo dos Santos, Otacílio Nascimento, Ito Machado Villaça Guedes, among others . The school's symbols include a crown with sprigs of leaves at its side and an interracial handshake, symbolizing the unity of its members. Initially, Viradouro adopted blue and pink colors, inspired by the clothing of Our Lady Help of Christians, patron saint of the school. However, after having difficulty finding fabrics in the same tone for its fashion shows, the school decided to change its colors to red and white in 1971.