January 19 is Passista
January 19 is Passista Day in Brazil, celebrating the artists who represent the essence and soul of samba in samba schools and carnival parades.
Passistas are responsible for bringing the cadence and rhythm of samba to life, displaying choreographies full of energy, technique and creativity. Their dance, marked by precise and expressive movements, is one of the highlights of samba school parades, enchanting the audience and judges.
The date was chosen in honor of the birthday of the samba dancer and samba delegate, a symbol of resistance and dedication to the appreciation of the samba culture within carnival groups.
On this day, samba schools and communities hold events and samba circles to honor the samba dancers, highlighting their importance in preserving and promoting samba as a Brazilian cultural heritage. The date also reinforces the role of these artists in the construction of one of the most striking cultural manifestations in Brazil: Carnival.
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