Maracatu Nação Estrela Brilhante de Igarassu
Historic nação from the colonial town of Igarassu (Recife metro), with oral history reaching back to the 18th century. Recognized as Patrimônio Vivo de Pernambuco (2009) and one of the two oldest maracatus in Brazil.
Some sources trace activity to ~1730; bicentennial celebrated in 2024
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Other maracatu nações
Oldest continuously active maracatu nação in Brazil, founded on the day of Iemanjá/Nossa Senhora da Conceição by leaders devoted to Xangô. Long led by Mestre Luís de França; now headquartered at a terreiro in Águas Compridas.
Founded by Cosme Damião Tavares (Seu Cosmo) from Igarassu. Moved through Campo Grande, Alto do Pascoal/Água Fria and since 1995 sits in Alto José do Pinho. Long led by Rainha Marivalda Maria dos Santos.
Originally from Palmares (PE); refounded in Recife in 1967 and headquartered since 1980 at the Macaia de Oxóssi on Rua Eurico Vitrúvio, Pina. Led for decades by Mestre Eudes Chagas, babalorixá of nação Nagô; devoted to Ogum.
Founded on Rua Aurilândia in Bomba do Hemetério by ialorixá Ivanize de Xangô and Clóvis de Oxum; first paraded in Carnival 2001. Strong terreiro ritual base linking candomblé and the street cortejo.
Founded in Alto Santa Isabel (Casa Amarela) in 1935; based since 1997 at Rua Marcílio Dias, 420 in Chão de Estrelas on the Recife/Olinda border. Runs the Centro Cultural Cambinda Estrela with percussion, dance and embroidery oficinas.
Founded in the old Ribeira da Boa Vista by Manuel Santiago after a split from Maracatu Brilhante. Famously led by Rainha Dona Santa (1947-1962). Unique for carrying three calungas - Dona Leopoldina, Dom Luís and Dona Emília - representing Iansã, Xangô and Oxum.