Junina gang of the 20th Century in the Lift the Dust Competition Leo Rocha The June gang Século XX was the winner of the final of the Levanta Poeira 2026 Competition with 239.9 points. The result was followed by the public who filled the Ginásio Constâncio Vieira, in Aracaju, on Sunday night (7), to watch the finalists' presentations. The champion presented the theme “Festeiros – The people and the Folia de São João”, inspired by popular traditions and the atmosphere of northeastern festivals. ✅ Click here to follow the g1 SE channel on WhatsApp 🎉​ ​Access the g1 page that brings together all the information about São João in SE The plot highlighted typical characters from the June festivities, such as Santinha, Zé do Litro, Luzia and Bastião, in a narrative that mixed romance, gang, country wedding, Buscapé war and the popular celebration in the traditional Arraial do Povo. In addition to the title, Século XX won the place to represent Sergipe at the Globo Nordeste Quadrilhas Juninas Festival. Pioneiros da Roça gang during the Lift the Dust Competition in Aracaju Leo Rocha Pioneiros da Roça came in second place, with 239.7 points, paying homage to the Sergipe artist Arthur Bispo do Rosário, recognized for transforming memories, objects and symbols into works full of meaning. With the theme “No Inventário do Bispo, Vai Ter São João”, the show promoted a meeting between the artist's creative universe and the June festivities of the Northeast, proposing a reflection on memory, identity and tradition, showing that São João also occupies a place within the poetic inventory constructed by the artist. The June gang Unidos em Asa Branca won third place, with 239.3 points, which presented the theme “Only those who know how far away nostalgia is, are the owner of it”. The show followed the story of Vilma, a character who faced the pain of losing her fiancé at the altar and finds, during Saint John's night, the opportunity to find her great love again. United Gang in Asa Branca during the Levanta Poeira 2026 competition Leo Rocha The presentation brought a reflection on longing, farewell and the permanence of affection, using elements from the northeastern imaginary. The June festival Forró do Milho came in fourth place, with 237.9 points, presenting the theme “Mussuca – Culture and Resistance of a Living Quilombo”. June gang Forró do Milho during Levanta Poeira 2026 Leo Rocha The gang paid homage to the Mussuca quilombola community, highlighting its history of resistance, cultural preservation and traditions passed down between generations through popular demonstrations such as São Gonçalo and samba de pareia. The competition also recognized the following highlights: Best square dance: Joel Reis - 20th Century Best song performer: Patrícia Moreno - Forró do Milho Featured comic: Léo Perrone - Pioneiros da Roça In total, 18 June gangs participated in the competition, held between the 2nd and 7th of June. The event was broadcast live on the FM Sergipe internet channel, where it is possible to check out all the presentations. More news about the contest See how the first night of the Levanta Poeira 2026 semifinal was