June 12·Every year

Festa Junina

Brazil's June festival season runs through the month, celebrating Saints Anthony, John, and Peter with forró music, quadrilha dancing, colourful paper flags, and corn-based foods. Originally brought by Portuguese settlers, Festa Junina has grown into one of Brazil's largest cultural events — second only to Carnival in scale.

Category: Culture
Observed in: BrazilofficialPortugal

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