Excursion Amazonas folklore - the boi bumba show tour at Parintins
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Experience a taste of Amazonian folklore and festivity during this exclusive exhibit of the Boi-Bumba celebration. The people of Parintins exude a vibrant glow of beauty, happiness and pride in their culture as they carry on a part of their rich tradition that is rooted in a 19th-century fable.
Tender from the ship to the floating port and a short walk across the floating bridge will take you to the buses that will transport you to the Red Bull Arena where you will watch the most beautiful show in the land of Boi Bumbá. Where a festive atmosphere awaits and delicious caipirinha drink welcome you as the air of excitement and anticipation rises.
Boi Bumba Show
You will then be escorted to the seating area to enjoy this very special presentation. With song and dance, the performers will celebrate the joy of life in a mesmerizing display of revelry. The captivating story of the Boi-Bumba will unfold before you, with the " Sinhazinha da Fazenda" and "Cunha-Poranga", two of the most beautiful performers; intriguing man-made bull - the "Paje" the medicine man of the tribe and many other actors of this enchanting tale - with colorful costumes and "Bumba" sounds this is truly a feast for eyes and ears. The show duration is approximately 60 minutes.
At the conclusion of this exclusive presentation, take advantage of the opportunity to appreciate the lavishly designed costumes, and possibly meet some of the performers.
Still energized by the show's exhilarating theatrics, take the return to the pier by buses and explore numerous souvenir stalls of local handcrafts located in front of the Red Bull Arena and also at the pier area.
Points of interests
Points of interest seen on this excursion may include: Convention Centre, Boi Bumba Show, Local Handicraft, Souvenir Stalls
Note
Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking, and is suitable for guests with limited mobility as long as they are able to negotiate the steps on and off the tender and on and off the coaches. The short transfer between the pier and the arena is operated by local non-air conditioned buses. The show takes place in an open air arena with no air conditioning, where the temperature is expected to be high. We recommend wearing lightweight clothes and comfortable walking shoes.