In 2015 was the last time wrote a text
using parts of “Sambas de Enredo” in Portuguese. However, this time I’m writing
in English to do an exercise (homework). I will use some words in Portuguese
when I am writing about cultural aspects.
maybe this way, I feel more comfortable.
The challenge is picking up fragments of
samba songs, that will compete in the next Carnival in Rio de Janeiro and
rearrange them into a new text. In addition, I must respect the Parade sequence.
The "Carnival Parade" is a contest and
has rules. One of them is: every Samba Enredo tells us a story and each part
(people participating or structure) of this show (parade) must be presented
respecting that context. As the carnival regulations, the purpose here is to
create something that makes a minimum of sense, telling a story. First, I’ll
rewrite in Portuguese and English, then I will add this samba puzzle to end of
this text
When a group sing a samba together, they
remind the strength of the forefathers, it echoes the sound of history, such as
at the time of the “Ciranda de Roda” at seafront. Music is known to be present
at cultural occasions, in that case, "Ciranda" means the people are
circularly arranged, without distinction of color, race or religion. Samba
lyrics usually has religion among the storylines, we will see later.
Favela, “pega a visão” (open your eyes) is
a quote by Rick Chesther a Brazilian guy who became known because of a video
which he explains how to make money selling water bottles in the streets of Rio
de Janeiro. Following by the alarming situation of Brazil social inequality,
which no savior, or “Messiah” will save us even with a gun in his hands.
A pun with the name of Brazil’s President.
(Jair Messias Bolsonaro) followed by a direct criticism against a campaign
gesture of the current president of Brazil. in addition to the criticism to the
federal government, there is a criticism to Rio de Janeiro’s mayor. The
financial cutting of carnival was a Mayor responsibility and displeased a lot
of people. It is rumored he did this for being a republican religious. When the
song say’s, “I respect your “amen” and you respect "mine Axé", its
refer to African Brazilian religiosity. Brazil is a laic country with many
religions, which does not prevent the prejudices cases.
Carnival is an opportunity to say
something, even in a party atmosphere, is possible to use strong phrases to
express yourself. Such as we won't to be submissive to a any kind of religion
or Rio rulers. In this land where we can create so many tales (novels) the Rio
(Brazil) seems to give us a red nose besides the carnival season. We are in a
"circus" without canvas and direction.
When they say, "the show must go
on" and "be aware", we should understand that is a warning. We
will raise people awareness, throughout the Sambódromo (Sapucai), crossing
carnival borders, to beyond, to make a better country.
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