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"...So these three Brazilian saints walk into a squaredance..."
It sounds like a corny joke, but Festa Junina, the traditional Brazilian festivals of Saints John, Peter, and Anthony, are huge enough to have set Guinness records! They're the 'high holy days' of the rootsy, raucous and rhythmic accordion music known as Forró (fo-HOh.)
You don't need to buy a plane ticket to experience forró firsthand. z'Bumba's putting on its own Festa Junina at Secret Society on Saturday, June 8, with special decorations, costumes, and dances.
The caipira ('hillbilly') makeover table will make its return to augment the traditional costume ' plaid shirts, gingham dresses, and overalls 'to help you get into the spirit of the event.
In addition to our regular rebellious repertoire, we usually go nuts on the Quadrilha ' Brazilian squaredance with a groove. There is really nothing quite like a roomful of beery, plaided Portlanders dressed like Brazilian hillbillies dancing in a giant circle. Viva São João!