It took two years of waiting, but the fear for the “Micareta” was finally over: With Taty Girl, Harmonia do Samba, Timbalada, Bell Marques and other attractions, the Fortal 2022 Edition started this Thursday, 21st given marks the event’s return to the national party calendar after a twoyear hiatus due to pandemic restrictions.
The movement was quiet when the gates opened at 6:30 p.m. According to Fortal’s organization, more than 400,000 people are expected to attend the event over the four days of the program. The party is divided into different rooms, such as the Corredor da Folia, where Taty Girl, Harmonia do Samba and Matheus Fernandes performed alongside Bell Marques. Already stamped attraction in Fortal, Bell Marques shared the electric trio with Pipo and Rafa Marques in the Vumbora block.
In addition to wellknown appearances at the event, Fortal had premieres such as those by Ceará, Taty Girl and Matheus Fernandes. Performing hits like “Meu Coração Me Odeia” and “Falta Coragem”, she commented on the feeling of having her first experience as a singer with Fortal.
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“There’s a bit of nervousness but I’m very happy. I feel fulfilled and with a lot of responsibility to open Fortal. But let’s go to the top and when the adrenaline rises it will catch fire,” he said in an interview with O POVO before his presentation.
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Nurse Fabiane Guerra, 33, was one of thousands of revelers who headed to the Cidade Fortal, eager to enjoy the event’s return. She who came to work in the last issues is totally enjoying the party now. She did not hide her desire to see Harmonia do Samba in the Bagunça block and the joy of returning to the Micareta: “I am very happy to be here now”.
The “bagunça” block was also the most anticipated by personal trainer Gledson Ramos, who attended the event for the first time. Coming straight from Ribeirão Preto (SP), he commented on the atmosphere of the opening night.
“It was amazing to see people enjoying themselves, engaging with the songs. It’s something surreal,” he says.
Meanwhile, at Camarote, Mucuripe Timbalada, Zé Felipe, Banda Eva and Kadu Martins took the stage. From there it was also possible to see the route the ETrios drove past.
On Palco Avenida the action was given by Karol do Axe, Filhos da Bahia and DJ Justa Music. Revelers had a view of the Corredor da Folia and had access to a program of axé music and swingueira.
Fortal continues for three more days including this Friday 21st. Bell Marques returns with the Siriguella block and ends the day in the Corredor da Folia. Claudia Leitte (Largadinho) and Nattan and Felipe Amorim (Hype) will appear beforehand.
They are joined by Wesley Safadão, Artur Bacanna and Pedro Sampaio in Camarote Mucuripe. To conclude Friday’s program, Palco Avenida will host Cheiro de Amor, Ousadia and DJ Justa Music. The Micareta will be broadcast on the event’s official YouTube channel.
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