Vila Isabel was the third parade of the second day of the Rio Carnival special group, this Tuesday morning (21). Signed by carnival designer Paulo Barros, the plot showed ways to celebrate the faith and brought surprises such as floating components, a “futuristic” Saint George, a car driving down the avenue and the flagbearer changing clothes (see videos of the parade above).
There were 2643 components divided into 29 wings, many of which mentioned other deities and celebrations: from the festival of Bastet (the goddess of fertility in ancient Egypt) to the carnival, represented by the last car. Drum Queen Sabrina Sato wore a costume inspired by the celebrations in São João.
Other ceremonies were remembered from the Inca culture, such as the feast of the sun god; the Lantern Festival of Buddhist origin; Irish St Patrick’s Day; the Japanese tradition with the Kurayami festival; and the Festas de Iemanjá, the Queen of the Sea, so popular in Brazil.
1 of 19 Allegorical float based in São Jorge in the Unidos da Vila Isabel school parade — Photo: Portal 19 Foliões da Vila Isabel samba school performs on the second night of the Carnival parade in the Sambódromo — Photo: Portal 4 of 19 Carro com São Jorge, in Vila Isabel — Photo: Alexandre Durão/g1 5 of 19 Revelers from Vila Isabel School samba performance on the second night of the Carnival parade in the Sambódromo — Photo: Portal 6 of 19 Float on the Greek god Dionisio, the wine, in the parade in the Unidos da Vila Isabel school — Photo: Portal 7 of 19 Sabrina Sato parades with Unidos da Vila Isabel on the second night of the Special Group in Sapucaí — Photo: Portal 8 of 19 Cristiane Caldas and Marcinho Siqueira, the first couple of masters of ceremonies and flag bearers of Vila Isabel, changed clothes in Sapucaí — Photo: Stephanie Rodrigues / g1 9 of 19 revelers from the Vila Samba School Isabel performs at the Sambódromo on the second night of the carnival parade — Photo: Portal April 10 of 19 school muse Unidos da Vila Isabel at the parade on the second evening of the special group in Sapucaí — Photo: Portal 11 of 19 Gabi Martins parades through Vila Isabel — Photo: Marcos Serra Lima/g1 12 of 19 Dandara Oliveira, muse of Vila Isabel — Photo : Marcos Serra Lima/g1 13 of 19 Detail of the outfit of Master of Ceremonies Marcinho Siqueira, from Vila Isabel — Photo: Stephanie Rodrigues/g1 14 of 19 Master of Ceremonies and Standard Bearer from Vila Isabel, Cristiane Caldas and Marcinho Siqueira — Photo: Stephanie Rodrigues/g1 15 of 19 First couple of master of ceremonies and flagbearers of Vila Isabel, Cristiane Caldas and Marcinho Siqueira, paraded in Sapucaí — Photo: Stephanie Rodrigues / g1 16 of 19 revelers from the Vila Isabel samba school perform at the Sambódromo on the second night of the carnival parade — Photo: Portal 17 of 19 revelers from the Vila Isabel Samba School perform second night of the Carnival parade l in the Sambódromo — Photo: Portal 18 of 19 revelers from the Vila Samba School Isabel perform on the second night of the carnival parade in the Sambódromo — Photo: Portal 19 of 19 Abreach da Vila had a flying nymph — Photo: Alexandre Dauer/g1
Under the motto “At this party I take faith”, the group takes to the streets of religious celebrations that have been part of Brazilian culture for centuries.
Vila Isabel started the parade with an “Ask for a ticket”. In the past, this initial wing came before frontline orders. This time she brought crowns and the presence of Honorary President Martinho da Vila (See photos from the parade above.).
The front committee of the blue and white school represented the ecstasy evoked by a sip of wine, with allusions to Bacchus. The god of wine was also the theme of the wing carriage, whose decor is reminiscent of ancient Rome. The car still had pipes gushing a purple liquid and a platform that tilted, simulating the effect of intoxication.
Saint George, Day of the Dead, Cone…
Other saints were celebrated, including St George. A congregation came with school members dressed as knights “playing” with dragons. The festivals of São Jorge were also the theme of the third float, with a large transparent and “futuristic” sculpture.
The Círio de Nazaré, taking over Belém in October, has been depicted in a wing. After that, a car celebrated the Parintins’ feast with two giant ox sculptures: one whimsical and the other guaranteed.
The fifth car celebrated the Day of the Dead, covered in skulls and skeletons, symbols of the Mexican fiesta.
Finally, the party celebrated at Vila Isabel’s farewell was, of course, carnival. One wing represented King Momo’s court and the other was dedicated to the street blocks.
1 of 1 Allegorical float to São Jorge in the parade of the Unidos da Vila Isabel School — Photo: Portal Allegorical float to São Jorge in the parade of the Unidos da Vila Isabel School — Photo: Portal