Arraiá da Mira begins in Imperatriz with performances by seven June gangs Disclosure The 18th edition of Arraiá da Mira began this Friday (12), at the Lourenço Vieira da Silva Exhibition Park, in Imperatriz. The opening of the biggest June square dance festival in Maranhão was hosted by Rosas Juninas, from São Luís, who brought to the arena a performance inspired by the culture of the North of the state. 📲 Click here and subscribe to the g1 Maranhão channel on WhatsApp The second performance of the night was by the Tucumã gang, from Carolina. With the show O Rei do Rio, the group told the story of Pedro Iran Pereira, a businessman who contributed to the development of cities on the banks of the Tocantins River. Afterwards, Treme Chão, from Amarante do Maranhão, entertained the public with the theme Almas Secas. Afterwards, Capim Canela, from São Pedro da Água Branca, presented the show Meu Maravilhoso Nordeste. Representing Campestre do Maranhão, Junina do Nuca highlighted the Northeast as a land of charm and party people. Cum Cum Ká, by Governador Edison Lobão (Ribeirãozinho do Maranhão), took the story of the June saints to the arena, rescuing typical traditions of northeastern culture. Now on g1 Closing the first night of performances, Matutos do Rei, from Açailândia, performed the show Meu Sonho Tem Raiz. With striking characters and an exciting narrative, the gang celebrated two decades of participation in the June festivities and won over the audience. The first night of Arraiá da Mira reinforced the party's role as a space for valuing Maranhão's tradition and popular culture. The program continues this Saturday (13), with new square dance performances at the Lourenço Vieira da Silva Exhibition Park. The festival's champion gang will guarantee a place to represent Maranhão at the Festival Globo Nordeste de Quadrilhas Juninas. Arraiá da Mira begins in Imperatriz with performances by seven June gangs Disclosure