MangangáThe boi of Benjamin Constant

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What happens at the curral, rehearsals and festival, told by those who make the boi.

Community · Sep 22, 2026

Mangangá opens sign-ups for 2026 season performers

Dancers, musicians and artists of all ages can sign up on the website or at the curral, on alley 50.

Backstage · Sep 10, 2026
Marujada de Guerra resumes rehearsals at the curral
The Mangangá drum line plays again on Wednesdays, with an open workshop for newcomers.
Festival · Aug 28, 2026
The 2026 theme is unveiled to the green crowd
Ancestral Utopia: the white boi with the green star goes back to those who came before to dream what comes next.
Toadas · Aug 12, 2026
Season toadas get a release date
The album comes out on music platforms and on the toadas page, with full lyrics.
Items · Jul 30, 2026
Curral hosts a float-making workshop for young artists
Iron, paper and foam: the workshop teaches the techniques behind the boi floats.
Festival · Jun 18, 2026
Benjamin Constant Folk Festival confirms its July nights
The shows take place at the bumbódromo, with a crowd from three countries in the stands.