If you are planning to take advantage of the June festivities, you need to learn about the games and learn how to dance gangs. The gang is a super fun collective dance with easy steps to follow

In this special article about Festa Junina, you will learn more about this popular date in the country, the dances performed, the origin of the gang and practical tips on how to dance the gang. In addition, you will visit Arraiô, a June event organized by Costa do Sauípe. Check it out!

The Festa Junina is a popular festival in Brazil that takes place every month of June. It is celebrated in every region of the country, with an emphasis on the Northeast region. It's no accident that many people travel to Bahia at this time of year to enjoy the June festivities

It mixes festivities with traditional music, typical clothing, popular cuisine mainly based on corn and peanuts, games, bonfires and dances. Brought to Brazil in the 16th century by the Portuguese, it is essentially a religious festival in honor of Saint John, Saint Anthony and Saint Peter

Today, the largest festival in the country takes place in Campina Grande, a city in Paraíba. For those who want to enjoy it with more peace of mind, it is possible to find smaller events, such as Arraiô, at the Costa do Sauípe resort.

Among the typical June Party dances, the gang is undoubtedly the most popular. In addition to her, there is Arrasta-Pé, Baião, Forró, Ribbon Dance, and Vanderão. Although the dances vary from one region to another, the gang is present all over the country.

So why is the gang so famous? Mainly because it is one of the oldest dances brought by the Portuguese court and has been associated with June festivities

After all, how did the traditional jungle gang come about? The gang is a very old dance. According to historical records, she was born in the 13th century in England. It later incorporated itself into French culture and became popular among the European nobility.

The Portuguese court brought the dance to Brazil and, at the time, it was very well received by the nobility of Rio de Janeiro. Despite being an aristocratic leisure practice, the gang later became popular as a celebration in honor of popular saints such as Saint John and Saint Anthony.

The Festa Junina gang is a collective dance performed in pairs/pairs. The speaker proclaims the phrases that will determine the movements of the dances. Popular phrases include “Look at the snake!” , “Look at the rain!” , among others.

Every traditional gang has the groom and the bride as characters. The dance is the representation of the wedding party. This is a direct homage to Saint Anthony — the “matchmaker” saint.

An interesting fact about the caipira wedding is that many people claim to be a social criticism of families in which the bride appears pregnant and the father forces the groom to marry her. This would explain the groom's famous attempt to escape while intoxicated during the dance. She's so famous that there are several gang contests around the country!

If you are going to participate in a June Festival, you cannot miss watching and dancing the gang. In addition to being fun, it is very easy and brings together people of all ages. Now, how about starting looking for June festival options in Bahia?

Arraiô is a festival organized by Costa do Sauípe that brings everything that is most traditional in the June festivities: typical food, themed decorations, shows, gangs, live music and caipira weddings.

Not only that: at Arraiô, you will participate in the famous corn king and queen contest, have fun with the show Forrozuando, as well as participate in riddles and traveling challenges.

The party schedule can change at any time, so follow updates on social networks, through our service channel or send a message to Whatsapp from Sol, our virtual assistant.

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