Beija-Flor
The great Beija- Flor brings the most impeccable parade to the sambadrome
Ranked highest among all samba schools, ‘Beija Flor’ meaning ‘Humming Bird’ is a beloved bird in the Rio region. The school is based in a place called Nilopolis outside Rio and has achieved the reputation of being the best school because of outstanding artistry, organized management and a strong intent to win. It winning streak began in 1998 and won consecutively from 2003 to 2008. Beija Flor is well-known for its creative brilliance, extravagant costumes and powerful performances.
History
The Beija-Flor de Nilopolis School of samba was founded on December 25th, 1948. Its successful debut at the parade of 1949 excited the members of the block who made better arrangements and encouraged the school. However it started to compete in the samba major league since 1954. And the school’s best period began with its institutional revolution in 1974 and since then it has set a series of miles-stones in samba history.
Identity
The name Beija Flor was inspired by the ranch Beija-Flor that existed in the city of Marquês de Valença and the humming bird became its official symbol. Its colors are dark blue and white.
Performance
Each year the Beija-Flor samba dancers treat the Carnival audience to another amazing show. It is famed for being innovative as well as controversial with sensitive parade themes like religion. Some of its themes were Macapaba: solar equinox, fantastic journey through the world, Rats and Vultures drop my fantasy and In the shower of joy, who bathes the soul in the body washes folia. Beija-Flor is the prestigious winner of 11 parades in the Rio Carnival and has been vice-champion 10 times. It is the home of extremely creative and talented producers in the history of Brazilian Carnival. With big and sumptuous floats, astonishing costumes, fabulous drum sections and gregarious muses, this humming bird of samba has taken Carnival parades to new heights of luxury and creativity.
Play the samba school Beija-Flor de Nilópolis 2013 theme song
Samba Enredo 2013 (Lyrics)
Autores: J. Veloso, Ribeirinho, Marquinho Beija-Flor, Gilberto, Silvio Romai e Dilson Marimba. Participação: Claudio Russo e Miguel
Intérpretes: Neguinho da Beija-Flor
Eu vou cavalgar, pra encontrar
A minha história nesse mundo de meu Deus!
Venho de longe de uma era milenar,
Fui coroado quando o dia amanheceu!
Brilha, estrela guia… Um viajante, a sua sede a matar!
Presente de grego, que grande ironia
Herói das batalhas, real montaria!
Com asas surgiu do infinito, tão claro mito..
A joia rara de Alah!
Cigano… Buscando a purificação!
Mostrando elegância e bravura,
A minha aventura se torna canção!
É o bonde que vai, carruagem que vem…
Na viagem que trás, o amor de alguém!
Indomável corcel, alazão da Coroa…
Troféu da nobreza, estrela que voa!
Amigo do Rei, pela estrada lá vai o Barão!
Sul de Minas Gerais, galopei…
A riqueza da mineração!
Café me fez marchar… Ao Rio da corte a bailar!
Acreditar… Que fui a raça escolhida!
Sou um puro sangue azul e branco,
Um acalanto… a mais sublime criação!
Sou eu o seu cavalo de batalha,
Se a memória não me falha…
Chegou a hora de gritar é campeão!
Sou Mangalarga Marchador!
Um vencedor, meu limite é o céu!
Eu vim brilhar com a Beija-Flor…
Valente guerreiro, amigo fiel!
