Baque De Verada

Baque De Verada unites folk culture practitioners along the coasts of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo to celebrate the new year. Rooted in Afro-Brazilian and coastal traditions, the event features maracatu drumming processions, music, and dance honoring local quilombola and caiçara communities. You’ll be immersed in a vibrant mix of sounds and movements that reflect Brazil’s rich heritage. The stunning shoreline of Ubatuba provides a natural stage, adding a scenic backdrop to the festivities. This event offers a chance to experience traditions carefully preserved and revived since 2006. Whether drawn to the rhythmic energy of the drums or the colorful dances, a genuine sense of history and celebration runs throughout. It’s a gathering inviting you to appreciate cultural expressions where past and present meet. Sharing this moment with others who value these traditions adds a quiet warmth to the experience.