1992 Carnaval, Dança de Espada, Lowell, MA

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1992 Carnaval, Dança de Espada, Lowell, MA

1992

A group of young performers dance and sing while accompanied by a string ensemble. One man in the center wields two swords and sings a number of solos. Throughout the event, the dance will pause while four individuals act in a theatrical performance before the dances and music resume. The dancers wear primarily white dress shirts with pink or blue pants and bow-ties, as well as feathers hats. The main performers are dressed in outfits reminiscent of 19th century fashion, and the sword dancer wears a red colonial-era style suit with a feathered hat.

Performed in the Salão Da Igreja De Santo Antônio (St. Anthony's Church) in Lowell, MA.

Permission to link out to YouTube page granted by Januario's son, Rob Leal.

UMass Lowell, Center for Lowell History

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