: Performers on stilts who navigate the crowds, often dressed in colorful costumes and ribbons.
: The heartbeat of the parade, playing regional rhythms like carimbó and boi-bumbá on traditional drums. BatalhГЈo da Estrela
Arrastão do Pavulagem, (im)material culture and ... - Redalyc : Performers on stilts who navigate the crowds,
: While active during June (Arraial de Junho), the Batalhão is a key fixture in the Círio de Nazaré cycle in October. BatalhГЈo da Estrela
: Brincantes (performers) who carry symbolic elements like the "Boi Pavulagem" (a decorated ox figure) and standards dedicated to saints. Cultural Significance and Impact