Ticumbi

Ticumbi or Congo Ball of St. Benedict, composed of farmers and fishermen, is traditionally celebrated in Conceicao da Barra, Espirito Santo, in the passage of years the river Cricare or Matthew to honor their patron saint and protector, St. Benedict. Folguedo african american exists in Brazil since slavery, in an environment of faith, tambourines, guitar and singing, down the barriers in bringing the boats flagged Benedict. The main characters of the party, kings of Bamba, Congo and the Secretaries battling using weapons like the music and choreography.