Congadas: o folclore, o que é e como se faz

Folklore and scholarly research: a field study on the congadas of the Festa do Serro, in Minas Gerais. The stages of the congada, divided into three groups: the catupi, the reinado, and the marujos. The cultural symbolism of each of them. The abundance of food during the celebration, representing the richness of the harvest.