Rio lawmakers declare passinho dance, originating from favelas, as intangible cultural heritage.
Rio de Janeiro lawmakers have declared the passinho dance, originating from the city's favelas, as an "intangible cultural heritage." The dance style, created in the early 2000s by young locals, gained popularity through social media and spread to other favelas. The recognition aims to inspire future generations of favelas youths and provide a new means of livelihood and a way to bridge communities controlled by rival drug gangs.
May 15, 2024
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