Diogo Nogueira launched Carnival at
Rede Windsor Hoteis with samba hits, celebrities and tributes in Barra da Tijuca.
Samba performance and emotion
On Saturday (14),
Rede Windsor Hoteis kicked off Carnival with its traditional
Carnival Feijoada at
Windsor Oceânico hotel in Barra da Tijuca.
Diogo Nogueira repeated last year’s success, thrilling the audience with samba classics like “Maracangalha” and “Toda Menina Baiana”. The setlist featured a Carnival medley with “É Hoje” and “Explode Coração”, plus songs by
João Nogueira,
Beth Carvalho,
Zeca Pagodinho and
Arlindo Cruz. Thus, Diogo celebrated Brazil’s samba heritage with great energy.
Celebrities and special honors
Guests included actress
Alinne Prado, journalists
Ancelmo Gois,
Valmir Moratelli,
Renata Granchi and
Otavio Furtado, plus hosts
Clóvis Monteiro and
Rafael Paiva.
Quitéria Chagas, Império Serrano’s drum queen, was crowned feijoada muse for the second consecutive year.
Diogo Nogueira, mother
Ângela Nogueira and sister
Clarisse presented a commemorative artwork for
Rede Windsor’s 40th anniversary. Clarisse announced the
Infinito Samba tour with exclusive discounts for Windsor guests.
Clube do Samba and social impact
Supported by Rede Windsor, the
Clube do Samba, founded by
João Nogueira in 1979, preserves Brazilian musical roots. President
Ângela Nogueira emphasized partnerships to expand the
Clubinho do Samba, serving over 1,500 children with music, theater and capoeira workshops. The event offered a complete feijoada buffet with nine meats, varied sides and
open bar including beer and caipirinha. Therefore, the feijoada blended samba, gastronomy and social responsibility in a memorable celebration.
About Rede Windsor Hoteis
With 39 years of history,
Rede Windsor Hoteis manages 17 properties in Rio de Janeiro and Brasília. The
Windsor Convention Center in Barra da Tijuca spans 25,000 m² and has hosted events with up to 7,000 attendees. The chain invests in excellence, sustainability and social projects.
