"Cultura em Movimento" Festival brings music, dance, and gastronomy to the community space beside Maceió's Ferris Wheel.

This free event is part of the Cultural Support Program, carried out under the Social-Urban Action Plan (PAS)

Maceió, November 14, 2025 - The first edition of the "Cultura em Movimento" (Culture in Motion) Festival is set to transform the Pajuçara beachfront into a vibrant celebration of Maceió's cultural heritage. This free event features music, dance, traditional performances, and interactive activities. The festival will take place on November 15 and 16, from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., next to the Ferris Wheel. The initiative is part of the Cultural Support Program, developed within the Social-Urban Action Plan (PAS).

Throughout the two-day event, visitors will enjoy performances from local cultural groups, along with hands-on experiences in artistic makeup, musical instruments, and filé embroidery. A creative market will also showcase products and culinary specialties from local entrepreneurs.

Program Schedule

Saturday, November 15 ^th - starting at 4:45 p.m.

• Opening ceremony;
• Capoeira circle with Mestre Veneno and guests;
• " Repente " performance with João Procópio and guests;
• Coco de Roda Pisa na Fulô group Performance;
• Afro dance performance - Abayomi group;
• Junina Pé de Serra - Reliving São João festivities;
• Sanfona Trio Performance.

Sunday, November 16 ^th - starting at 4:45 p.m.

• Opening ceremony;
• Pastoril groups Estrela de Belém and Coração Alagoano;
• Coco Pau de Arara performance;
• Guerreiros Treme Terra and São Pedro Alagoano featuring Coco de Roda Los Coquitos;
• Coco de Roda Reviver Performance;
• Sanfona Trio performance.

Culture within the PAS

The Cultural Support Program helps promote a calendar of activities to revive traditional festivities in communities surrounding resettled areas. Thematic events, such as workshops and exhibitions, create cultural cycles that encourage the exchange of traditional knowledge. By the end of the year, approximately 380 activities will have been held in these regions.

The PAS also supports grassroots cultural collectives, including coco de roda, quadrilha junina, guerreiro, and pastoril groups. Launched in December 2023, the program strengthens these cultural groups through the acquisition of equipment and services, such as hiring choreographers, costume designers, and musicians; providing costumes, instruments, and sound equipment; and offering operational assistance for rehearsals and transportation.

Upcoming cultural heritage initiatives include the launch of a grant program to support cultural productions, the creation of a space dedicated to culture and identity, and the development of a cultural memory archive. Also nearing completion is the Intangible Cultural Heritage Inventory for the neighborhoods of Mutange, Pinheiro, Bebedouro, Bom Parto, and Farol, conducted by specialists from the Foundation for University Extension and Research Development (Fundepes/UFAL).

The Social-Urban Action Plan stems from studies established under the Socio-Environmental Agreement, signed by the Federal Public Prosecutor's Office (MPF) and Braskem, with participation from the State Public Prosecutor's Office (MPE) and the Municipality of Maceió.