National Pequi Festival starts this Friday in Montes Claros; see the schedule

The 32nd National Pequi Festival starts this Friday (6) and continues until Sunday (8), in Montes Claros, in the North of Minas.

According to City Hall, with a diverse program, the party seeks to promote and give visibility to small businesses, tourism, Geraizeira cuisine, local crafts and income generation for the community. The event also aims to democratize access to information about the preservation of the biome and strengthen the public's connection with the culture of the North of Minas.

In addition to the Flor do Pequi and Sol do Cerrado stages, on which regional and national artists will perform, the event will feature several spaces designed to provide visitors with an immersion in the northern Minas Gerais identity.

In this edition, children will have exclusive activities in a space dedicated to them. As part of the party, Parque Cândido Canela will welcome children in the Pequi-Nique space. There, the public will be able to watch presentations by the Arte and Brincadeira groups, in addition to participating in recreational activities, workshops, storytelling and exhibitions.

The actions will be carried out by the municipal departments of Environment, Animal Welfare and Sustainability; Sports, Leisure and Youth; and Education. Children's attractions are scheduled for Saturday (7) and Sunday (8), starting at 5pm.

In this edition, the party pays homage to the guitarist and composer Zé Côco do Riachão, known as the "Beethoven of the Sertão". The musical program on the Flor do Pequi and Sol do Cerrado stages includes rhythms such as regional music, reggae, samba, fiddle forró, MPB, rock, lundu and Folia de Reis.

Service

32nd Pequi National Festival

Locations: Avenida Viriato Ribeiro de Aquino, Municipal Market and Parque Cândido Canela, in Montes Claros (MG).

Hours:

Friday: from 7pm to midnight

Saturday: from 5pm to midnight

Sunday: from 5pm to midnight

Free entry

Check out the artistic program

Friday (6)

7pm – Sol do Cerrado Stage – Bob Marcílio

8pm – Flor do Pequi Stage – Calango Baila

9pm – Sol do Cerrado Stage – Carlos Soyer

10pm – Flor do Pequi Stage – Tino Gomes

Saturday (7)

7pm – Flor do Pequi Stage – Ciranda and Popular Culture Group

8pm – Sol do Cerrado Stage – Saia Godê

9pm – Flor do Pequi Stage – Marcos Paracatu

10pm – Sol do Cerrado Stage – Marimbondo Chapéu

11pm – Flor do Pequi Stage – Geraldo Azevedo

Sunday (8)

7pm – Flor do Pequi Stage – Ricardo Vianna

8pm – Sol do Cerrado Stage – Viola Orchestra

9pm – Sol do Cerrado Stage – Cid Monteiro

10pm – Flor do Pequi Stage – The Other Band of the Moon