1985 Carnaval Dança De Espada, Lowell, MA

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1985 Carnaval Dança De Espada, Lowell, MA

1985-05-08

A group of performers dance and sing while accompanied by a string and brass ensemble. One man in the center wields a sword and sings a number of solos. Throughout the event, the dance will pause while individuals from the dance act in a religiously-themed theatrical performance before the dances and music resume. The dancers wear primarily pink and blue dress shirts with white pants and ties, as well as feathers hats. The main performers are dressed in police and priest uniforms, and the sword dancer wears a matching pink 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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