Unidos da Tijuca
Unidos da Tijuca originated in the slums of Tijuca and the champion of 2010 Carnival
Brazil’s third oldest samba school Unidos da Tijuca samba school is renowned for its niche since half a century. They gained worldwide fame for being the first group to present dancers mounted on floats, creating what are known as “human sculptures” in the carnival’s parade at the Sambadrome. This samba school is known for its best drum segment in Rio, locally called Pura Cadencia. All these developments led to Unidos da Tijuca’s joining the elite guild of samba schools.
History
Situated in Rio de Janeiro’s Barra de Tijuca region, the samba group Unidos da Tijuca was conceptualized in 1931 on December 31st and has been a stupendous force in the history of the samba Carnival. It was founded with the aim of defending the roots of Brazil’s traditional folklore and to honor its multi-cultural background as well as to protest against issues.
Identity
Unidos da Tijuca’s colors gold yellow and blue along with the symbol of the royal peacock help this outstanding school identify themselves with pride and glory. The color combination gold and blue was chosen to bring beauty and splendor to the banner that represents the entire school.
Performance
Unidos da Tijuca has been synonymous with bravado and innovation. They are touted as the first samba group to present glides and wings in carnival parade costumes in addition to being the first to record a samba theme-plot in vinyl. Also it is the only school paying homage to Brazil's background as an erstwhile Portuguese colony. The school has evolved immensely in terms of professionalism and structure coming second twice in the last five years. Unidos da Tijuca, like most Rio de Janeiro samba schools, faced a difficult period and not only did it survive it came out stronger. Today its Samba-rehearsals are also extremely sought-after in Rio.
Play the samba school Unidos da Tijuca 2012 theme song
Samba Enredo 2012 (Lyrics)
"O dia em que toda a realeza desembarcou na avenida para coroar O Rei Luiz do Sertão"
Authors: Vadinho, Josemar Manfredini, Jorge Callado, Silas Augusto e Cesinha
Nessa viagem arretada
“Lua” clareia a inspiração
Vejo a realeza encantada
Com as belezas do Sertão!
“Chuva, sol” meu olhar
Brilhou em terra distante
Ai que visão deslumbrante, se avexe não!
Muié rendá é rendeira
E no tempero da feira
O barro, o mestre, a criação!
Mandacaru a flor do cangaço…
Tem “xote menina” nesse arrasta pé
Oh! Meu Padim, santo abençoado
É promessa eu pago, me guia na fé
Em cada estação, a “triste partida”
Eu vi no caminho vida severina
Á margem do Chico espantei o mal
Bordando o folclore raiz cultural…
Simbora que a noite já vem, “saudades do meu São João”
“Respeita Véio Januário, seus oito baixo tinhoso que só”
“Numa serenata” feliz vou cantar
No meu pé de serra festejo ao luar…
Tijuca a luz do arauto anuncia
Na carruagem da folia, hoje tem coroação!
A minha emoção vai te convidar
Canta Tijuca vem comemorar
“Inté asa branca” encontra o pavão
Pra coroar o “Rei do Sertão”
