Gold Series 2022
Carnaval Globeleza RJ
The 2022 Rio de Janeiro Gold Series (Series A) parades were held between April 20th and 21st, 2022 (postponed due to the pandemic), at the Marquês de Sapucaí, with exclusive broadcast on TV Globo. The schools in the 2022 Gold Series were, in order of presentation: Em Cima da Hora, Acadêmicos do Cubango, Unidos da Ponte, Porto da Pedra, União da Ilha, Unidos de Bangu, Acadêmicos do Sossego, Lins Imperial, Inocentes de Belford Roxo, Estácio de Sá, Acadêmicos de Santa Cruz, Unidos de Padre Miguel, Acadêmicos de Vigário Geral and Império Serrano. The grand champion was Império Serrano, with the theme "Mangangá", honoring the capoeira master Besouro Mangangá. The other schools that topped the rankings were Unidos de Padre Miguel, Porto da Pedra, União da Ilha, and Inocentes de Belford Roxo, while the schools relegated to the Silver Series were Acadêmicos do Cubango and Acadêmicos de Santa Cruz.
Episoden
Em Cima da Hora - Group A (RJ) - Full parade from 04/20/2022
The storyline “33 - Destination Dom Pedro II” is a re-enactment of the 1984 story, which tells the tale of train number 33 that departed from Japeri and took passengers to Dom Pedro II station, now Central Station. The enredo recounts a bit of the passengers' history.
Acadêmicos do Cubango - Group A (RJ) - Full parade from 04/20/2022
With the theme "Black love heals: Chica Xavier, the Bahian mother of Brazil," the school tells the story of the actress Chica Xavier through various moments in her life.
Unidos da Ponte - Group A (RJ) - Full parade from 04/20/2022
With the theme "Saint Dulce of the Poor - The Good Angel of Bahia," the school tells the story of Saint Dulce of the Poor and the importance of solidarity.
Unidos do Porto da Pedra - Group A (RJ) - Full parade from April 20, 2022
With the theme "The hunter who brings joy," the school takes to the avenue a tribute to Mãe Stella de Oxóssi, a writer and yalorixá (priestess) who fought for respect for Candomblé.
União da Ilha do Governador - Group A (RJ) - Full parade from 04/20/2022
The school's theme is devotion to Our Lady of Aparecida. With the storyline "The Prayer Seller," the school tells the story of Zacarias, an enslaved man who was freed through faith.
Unidos de Bangu - Group A (RJ) - Full parade from 04/20/2022
In the theme "Deu Castor na cabeça", Castor de Andrade is the main honoree. The school tells the story of the neighborhood that loses its rural aspects and grows along with this family.
Acadêmicos do Sossego - Group A (RJ) - Full parade from April 20, 2022
With the theme "Shamanic Visions," the school brings indigenous prophecies to Sapucaí and issues a warning about the need to care for the environment.
Lins Imperial - Group A (RJ) - Full parade from April 21, 2022
With the theme "Mussum pra sempris - traga o mé que hoje cim a Lins vai ter muito samba no pé!", the school takes the story of Mussum to show all the facets of the artist.
Inocentes de Belford Roxo - Group A (RJ) - Full parade from April 21, 2022
With the theme "The Midnight of the Silent Drums," the school tells the story of a tradition of the Pernambuco carnival. A celebration that honors Black ancestry.
Estácio de Sá - Group A (RJ) - Full parade from April 21, 2022
'The school combines carnival and football, and brings to Sapucaí the theme about Flamengo. "Cobra Coral, Papagaio-Vintém. #vestirubronegro is unbeatable."'
Acadêmicos de Santa Cruz - Group A (RJ) - Full parade from April 21, 2022
The plot of "Axé! Milton Gonçalves no Catupé da Santa Cruz" draws a parallel between the story of the actor Milton Gonçalves and the coronation of orixás.
Unidos de Padre Miguel - Group A (RJ) - Full parade from April 21, 2022
'The storyline "Iroko - It's Time for Xiré" tells about the strength of Iroko, the orisha of time, knowledge, and ancestry.'
Acadêmicos de Vigário Geral - Group A (RJ) - Full parade from April 21, 2022
With the theme "Little Africa: From Slavery to Belonging - Layers between the Sea and the Hill," the school brings Little Africa, marked by the arrival of enslaved people, to the avenue.
Império da Tijuca - Group A (RJ) - Full parade from April 21, 2022
With the theme "Samba de Quilombo - Resistance from the Roots," the school pays homage to the Quilombo samba school, created as a symbol of resistance in Carnival.
Império Serrano - Group A (RJ) - Full parade from April 21, 2022
With the theme "Mangangá," the school pays homage to the capoeira master Besouro Mangangá, who had great political and social importance in the post-abolition period.
