Carnival Without Hunger 2026! Luzia Moraes was the Godmother of the Citizenship Block in the Batatinha Circuit

Journalist, writer, cultural producer and socio-environmental activist Luzia Moraes was present at another edition of Salvador's Carnival as Godmother of the Carnival Without Hunger Campaign. The communicator accompanied the Citizenship Block parade, which took place last Saturday (14), from the headquarters of the Afro Kizumba Block, located on Rua Porta do Carmo, traversing the traditional Batatinha Circuit, in Pelourinho. The action, coordinated by Raimundo Bandeira, from the Salvador Committee of the Citizenship Action, brought together the contagious energy of the Afro Kizumba Block's percussion, as well as personalities, revelers and a wide presence of the press. Official coverage was provided by TV Pelourinho, reinforcing the visibility of an initiative that unites culture, solidarity and citizenship. The main objective of the parade was to encourage the exchange of block t-shirts for non-perishable food items, strengthening the fight against hunger and promoting social awareness during the country's biggest popular festival. An active member of the Salvador Committee of Ação da Cidadania, Luzia Moraes has been the Godmother of the Christmas Without Hunger and Carnival Without Hunger campaigns for over a decade, consolidating her commitment to humanitarian causes, the fight against racism, and the defense of the environment. The Carnival Without Hunger Campaign is an official initiative of Ação da Cidadania, sponsored by CAIXA and the Government of Brazil. More information: www.carnavalsemfome.com.br @acaosalvador @blocodacidadaniabr (71) 98800-9560 Hunger is no joke. All together against racism. Caring for the environment is everyone's duty.

The Afoxé Filhos de Ogum de Ronda Block paraded on the Batatinha Circuit, bringing tradition and ancestry to the avenue

The Afoxé Filhos de Ogum de Ronda Block, coordinated by Mãe Valdeci Barbosa, was present last Sunday (15) on the Batatinha Circuit, reaffirming the strength of Afro-Brazilian culture and manifestations of African origin within the carnival program. With its chants, drums and choreographies full of symbolism, the block brought the energy of Ogum to the avenue, celebrating ancestry, spirituality and cultural resistance. The procession attracted the attention of the public, who enthusiastically followed the passage of the afoxé, recognized as one of the most authentic expressions of Afro-Bahian traditions. In the image, the presence of Roquelina Magnólia and Ady Oliver stands out, alongside the religious leader, in a record that symbolizes the union between faith, art and cultural identity. More than just a parade, the group's participation represented an act of valuing African roots and the historical legacy that shapes Salvador's Carnival, transforming the festival into a space for celebrating diversity, memory, and popular culture.