The 19th edition of the Atabaque de Ouro Award, Brazil’s largest gathering of curimbeiros, was held at Portela’s samba school in Rio de Janeiro on September 7. Organized by ICAPRA, an institution with 26 years of experience defending human rights and religious freedom, the event marked the partnership with Portela, solidified by director Marcelo Fritz in consultation with president Fábio Pavão. The celebration brought together groups from various states, featured special guests, music, and a large cultural fair, strengthening Afro-Brazilian art and traditions.
