References

References - Folguedos

Maracatu, Reisado and Cavalo-marinho

Other references of the Movimento Armorial are the popular feasts and theirsumptuous costumes, banners and flags. Pernambuco has some of the most interestingfolguedos and popular dances in the country. These popular costumes and entertainments that provide images of extraordinary beauty and wealth, are maintained by the communities thanks to their endurance and obtained through their almost miraculous sacrifices and savings. 

In this nucleus we have three of the most important references of the Armorialmovement: the Reisado, the Maracatu and the Cavalo-Marinho, presented through their costumes and banners, as well as videos and photos.

The Reisado is a dance of Iberian origin that celebrates the birth of baby Jesus and in honor of the Three Kings. The exceptional photos by Maureen Bissilliat illustrate the opulence of the beautiful hats used on this occasion that contrast with the simplepeople who wear them. 

There are two types of Maracatu, the turned thump that originated in Africa and represents the coronation of the slaves, and the loose thump, also known as the Maracatu Rural. In the latter the figure of the Caboclo de Lança is highlighted, with his opulent and complex costume, made up of noisy rattles, a floating head of hair, an elaborate richly embroidered “collar” and a pointed spear, decorated with ribbons. 

A version of Bumba-meu-boi, the Cavalo-Marinho is a mix of theater, music and dance and has as one of its features the use of masks, divided into three categories: animal, human and the fantastic.