Ouro Preto Celebrates Afro — Brazilian Heritage with Traditional Festival. Ouro Preto, Brazil — 2026-01-12 Lead Paragraph The historic streets of Ouro Preto were abuzz with the sounds of music and dance as the city celebrated its Afro-Brazilian heritage through a traditional festival.
The event, which honours Our Lady of the Rosary, Saint Ifigenia, Saint Benedict, and Chico Rei, blends Catholic devotion with African heritage, showcasing the resilience and enduring legacy of African traditions in Brazil.
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The festival, a vibrant tapestry of culture and faith, saw participants parade through the colonial city, singing and playing percussion instruments.
The celebration, rooted in the Reign of Our Lady of the Rosary, is a testament to the city’s rich history and the collective memory of its people.
Kedison Guimarães, Captain of the Mozambique Guard of Our Lady of the Rosary and Saint Ifigenia, expressed the significance of the festival: “It is this rebirth of the Kingdom, this strength that the Kingdom has been gaining more and more, providing joy, culture and faith to our entire city.”For Cristina Simão, a retired resident of Ouro Preto, the festival represents the continuation of an ancient and vibrant culture. “
This festival, for me, represents the manifestation of an ancient, wonderful, ancestral culture that is, above all, alive, “she.
The festival has been officially recognized for its cultural significance, with Guimarães noting that “Our Reign of Our Lady of the Rosary, Saint Ifigênia and Saint Benedict—the faith that sings and dances—is today an intangible cultural heritage of Ouro Preto and also of the state of Minas Gerais.”Ending.
The celebration of Afro — Brazilian heritage in Ouro Preto continues to grow, serving as a powerful reminder of the resilience and cultural richness of the community.
Further details about the festival’s future are expected to be released in the coming days.
