Green and yellow replace chess at the opening of Boa Vista Junina: 'the priority is the selection Chess was temporarily left behind. The colors that dominated the first day of Boa Vista Junina 2026 were green, yellow and blue in Praça Fábio Marques Paracat. The event started this Saturday (13), the same day as Brazil's debut in the World Cup. While some fans watched the Brazilian team's 1-1 draw with Morocco at Arena Junina, others arrived at the camp shortly after the final whistle. ✅ Click here to follow the g1 RR channel on WhatsApp According to machine operator Edílio Santos, 26, taking off his Brazil shirt was not an option. Now, the fans turn to the June gangs, in an event that has become a kind of June Cup. "Everyone wanted to wear checkered clothes, which is traditional for June festivities. But, as the World Cup is happening, the priority is the team. Roraima is Brazil", he stated. Green and yellow replace chess at the opening of Boa Vista Junina: 'the priority is the selection' Nalu Cardoso/g1 RR Professor Lisiane Aguiar, 40 years old, went to the event accompanied by her family, and also highlighted the even more lively atmosphere created by the colors of the Brazilian team amidst the colorful June season. "Everyone in yellow! I think everything is so beautiful because we have this celebratory energy. Then we see everyone wearing the shirt at this beautiful party. I think it gave life, right? It looked wonderful", he said. Many events, little money For student Caroline Pereira, 18, the challenge is juggling so many schedules at the same time — and the expenses they require. "I'm loving it. I just lack money, I'm a little short of money. It's a lot of things together for me to spend", he joked. Hairdresser Luís Gabriel Nicholzon, 32, was one of those who went to the party after the game. For him, the coincidence between the two events made the experience even more special. "I think it's wonderful because, in addition to enjoying the festival, we come in the World Cup atmosphere. It's a really cool mix," he said. Boa Vista June 2026 During the seven nights of the party, Boa Vista Junina will bring together 40 musical attractions, 38 of which are local artists. The festival will also have two free national shows. Singer Dorgival Dantas performs on Wednesday, June 17th. On Thursday, the 18th, the attraction is the country duo Marcos & Belutti. The traditional square dancing competition takes place on the 14th and 15th of June. From 8pm onwards, ten gangs will perform on the Chiquinho Santos stage with themes that value regional culture. Lisiane Aguiar, 40 years old, with her son, Sui Aguiar, 3 years old, and her mother, 75 years old. Nalu Cardoso/g1 RR Chess was temporarily left behind. The colors that dominated the first day of Boa Vista Junina 2026 were green, yellow and blue Nalu Cardoso/g1 RR The traditional square dancing competition takes place on the 14th and 15th of June. Nalu Cardoso/g1 RR The coincidence between the two events made the experience even more special for fans. Nalu Cardoso/g1 RR Read other state news on g1 Roraima.