Overview

• Public festivities this Saturday, 27 September, feature citywide distribution of candy bags for children alongside communal dishes such as caruru, vatapá and cocada.
• Key programs include cortejos and activities at Fundição Progresso and Clube Renascença, a procession by Cia. Brasileira de Mystérios e Novidades from Gamboa to Praça da Harmonia, children’s events and samba at Jurema Bar, and culinary offerings at Yayá and restaurants in Largo da Prainha led by chef João Diamante.
• Hourly Catholic masses were held on Friday at the Paróquia de Cosme e Damião in Andaraí, with the parish asking devotees to hand out sweets outside due to expected crowds.
• Terreiros and Umbanda/Candomblé centers across the region host giras and homenagens to Ibejis/Erês through the weekend, with listings compiled by Agen-Afro noting rituals and traditional food sharing.
• Community events focus on children, including a free party at the União de Maricá samba school from 13:00 with recreation, performances and the Virando Esperança mirim contingent, while artists like Zeca Pagodinho plan candy giveaways in Barra da Tijuca.