Festa Junina 2017

Event Description

Festa Junina: What is it?

Festa Junina is a traditional Brazilian party that happens in June. It is a party to celebrate good harvest (corn crop) and some of the most famous catholic saints (Saint Anthony, Saint John and Saint Peter).

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Festa_Junina

Typical Costume

The traditional costume used in Festa Junina is an important piece to complete the party environment. Also, all the children, ladies and gentlemen need to be prepared to dance the traditional Festa Junina dance, called quadrilha. So please, wear your best typical costume!  :)

Potluck

Typical dishes are the most relevant request for this joyful party. Many Brazilians wait one whole year to enjoy these dishes. We understand that preparing these dishes is not an easy task, however the fun challenge is to try it out!

 

So do your best and prepare a special traditional dish. You can look for some recipes on the internet. We are suggesting at least one dish per family to share. We really appreciate you support in making this party very special.

TYPICAL DISHES SUGGESTIONS

In order to experience various of the delicious typical Junina Party dishes, we would appreciate if you could tell us which dish you will be bringing by sending an email to info@abreedmonton.com.

1) Cakes

Bolo de Milho Verde

Baba de Moça

Bolo de Fubá

Broa de Fubá

Bolo de Cenoura

Bolo de Aipim/Macaxeira

Bolo de Banana

2) Doces

Canjica

Curau

Cocada

Cajuzinho

Doce de Abóbora

Cuscuz Doce

Quebra Queixo

Quindim

Churros

3) Salgados

Pipoca

Pão de Queijo

Milho Cozido

Pastel

Pé de Moleque

Cuscuz Salgado

Espetinho de Carne ou Frango

Salsichão

Torta de Camarão

Quiche de Queijo

Empadão de Frango ou Camarão

Cachorro Quente

Torta Salgada

Linguica acebolada

4) Caldos

Caldo Verde

Caldinho de Feijão

Creme de Ervilha

Vatapá

Our partner for special ingredients is Paraíso Tropical:  http://www.paraisotropical.ca/

SOME RECIPES

http://www.brazzil.com/pages/blamay02.htm

Gincana

It is a set of typical games where kids need to complete fun challenges to score points. At the end of this gincana the group with the highest number of points will be the winner.

Some Typical Games:

Corrida do Saco

Dança das Cadeiras

Cabo de Guerra

Corrida do Ovo

Corrida do Tonto

Boca do Palhaço