O stamp is a typical circle dance from the northeast of the state of For, located in rregion At thepart of Brazil. Performed in pairs and having as a trademark the rotating movements and the colorful round skirts of the women, carimbó can also be called stick and rope, samba de roda from Marajó, and typical baião from Marajó.
Read too: frevo — a typically Pernambuco folk dance
Topics of this article
- 1 - Origin of carimbó
- 2 - Characteristics of the stamp
- 3 - Types of stamp
origin of carimbó
Of indigenous origin, the term carimbó comes from the tupi, korimbó, which means “stick that produces sound”. The name if refers to curimbó, considered the main musical instrument used in this folkloric manifestation. The curimbó is a kind of drum made from a hollowed-out trunk that is played with the hands.
Carimbó from Pará was brought to Brazil by African slaves. Later, indigenous and European influences, especially Iberian, were incorporated.
The habit of dancing came from the custom of farmers and fishermen who, at the end of another day of work, danced to the rhythm of the drum.
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In 2014, the carimbó was declared, by the Consultive Council of Cultural Heritage, as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Brazil. And, in 2015, the dance officially received the title of Cultural Heritage of Brazil by the National Historical and Artistic Heritage Institute (Iphan).
On the 26th of August, it is held in Pará the Municipal Day of Carimbó. The date is the birth of Mestre Verequete, a musician who became known as the King of Carimbó.
Characteristics of carimbó
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The stamp is a circle dance performed in pairs. The man invites the woman to dance by clapping his hands in front of her.
The clothes used for the dance are his trademark. Women's skirts are very colorful, with plenty of volume, and rounds, for a more beautiful effect during the dance movement.
The blouses usually, but not necessarily, have a single color, and the feet are barefoot. women too wear adornments around the neck and wrists It is he has your hair adorned with flowers.
Men's attire consists of simple clothing, alluding to the clothing of certain workers. the dress masculine is formed by white shirt with colored details and short and tucked pants. Men also dance without any shoes.
There are steps that imitate animal movements, such as the peru dance step or peru carimbó, performed when a couple goes to the center of the circle. In this act of choreography, the dancer leaves a handkerchief on the floor which is picked up by the dancer using only his mouth.
To play carimbó music, instruments other than curimbós are used. ANDbetween they, are: pandeiro, reco-reco, maraca, afoxé, banjo, flute and ganzá. All are indispensable to complete the rhythm.
See too:FBrazilian folklore — manifestations of the country's popular culture
types of stamp
The different types of stamps emerged due to the different professional occupations of thes participants of the dance, and may vary depending on location.
The activities of the workers who dance are what give rise to the lyrics of the songs sung in carimbó, asthe songs count your everyday stories. There are then at least the following types listed below:
rural stamp;
beach stamp;
pastoral stamp.
image credits
[1] wikimedia commons (reproduction)
[2] Wikimedia Commons (reproduction)
By Erica Caetano
Journalist
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CAETANO, Erica. "Stamp"; Brazil School. Available in: https://brasilescola.uol.com.br/cultura/carimbo.htm. Accessed on July 22, 2023.
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