Parintins Folklore Festival
LocationBrazil (Amazonas)
WhenJune
AttendanceAbout 35,000 per night
About Parintins Folklore Festival
The largest festival in the Amazon, held in the Bumbodromo arena. Two teams, blue Caprichoso and red Garantido, retell the legend of the ox. Each side tries to outsing and outdance the other. The rivalry splits the island town year round.
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