Traditional Manjuba Festival returns with new format, including three days of activities and best dish competition
The Manjuba Festival in Povoacao, Linhares (ES), is back with a new format. Maintaining the same spirit and cultural identity of the old event, the Povoacao Gastronomic Festival will take place from September 7 to 8 in the events area of the village. The happening will bring together cultural attractions such as fishermen’s stories and concerts, as well as samples of local cuisine and a best dish competition.
The traditional festival used to take place every year in the village until the Fundao dam collapse in 2015. With the ban on fishing and consumption of Manjubas, the event was suspended, but now returns in full force with a new format. The event is organized by the Association of Fishermen and Similar Groups of Povoacao (APAP), with the support of the Linhares Municipal Office and in partnership with the Renova Foundation.
“The event helps keeping our traditions alive. This year, we will show the visitors that even without fish our community has so many alternatives to offer. The community has come together and we are ready to welcome the tourists,” says Andrea Ferreira, one of the organizers.
Between 5,000 and 10,000 tourists are expected to visit the village on the three days of the festival. A representative of the Program Supporting Tourism, Culture, Sport and Recreation of the Renova Foundation, Rafaela Cavalcanti, underscores the importance of the happening for the village and surrounding towns. “The partnership is fundamental for the promotion of culture and the resumption of tourism in the Doce River Mouth region. By strengthening local tradition, it contributes to the generation of income and opportunities for the community,” she says.
Check out the complete schedule:
Friday – 09/06
5 pm – Inauguration of the Povoacao Fishermen’s Association
5:30 pm – Tribute to fishermen and opening of the photo exhibition
6 pm – Congo de Povoacao show
7 pm – Official Opening of the Povoacao Gastronomy Space
8 pm – ALLAN BERTOL
10 pm – FORRO FOGO NA COISA
8 pm – ELIAS FILHO
Saturday – 09/07
11 am – Opening of the Povoacao Gastronomy Space and best dish competition
12 noon – Fishermen’s stories. Real life stories told by the fishermen and the beginning of the Manjuba Festival
1:30 pm – CIPVO CRAVO
4 pm – PRETO PIRES
8:00 pm – Best dish competition
8:30 pm – ROCHA O NO
10 pm – ROBERTO NOGUEIRA
12 midnight – KORINGUINHA DO FORRO
Sunday – 09/08
11 am – Opening of the Povoacao Gastronomy Space and best dish competition – finale
12 noon – Fishermen’s stories. Real life stories told by the fishermen and the beginning of the Manjuba Festival
1 pm – SAMBA MAIS
3:30 pm – Best Dish Awards
4:30 pm – MAGRAO ACUSTICO
7 pm – BANDA MONTE VIDEL (RELIGIOUS)
9:30 pm – ELCIO PLAYNEJO
12 midnight – Closure
Throughout the programming we will have a mechanical bull, kids space and lots of fun!
* Schedule subject to change
Check out the participating dishes:
