Nhô Mundinho's family shows willingness to take on the flag of São João Baptista 2027

The gesture is not just an administrative commitment to the island's biggest festival, but a posthumous tribute to one of the greatest pillars of Bravense culture. Nhô Mundinho, an iconic figure and master of tradition, is remembered by all as an excellent drummer and craftsman, whose life was dedicated to preserving local identity.

For decades, Nhô Mundinho's hands gave rhythm to the coladeiras and shape to the drums, and he was responsible for training generations of players. His departure has left a void, but the family's decision to lead the festivities in 2027 ensures that his "touch" will continue to echo through the streets of Brava.

"Celebrating São João is celebrating our own history. Having Nhô Mundinho's family at the forefront of this tradition will be an unforgettable moment and a fitting tribute to those who have given so much to our land," said the town council.

The initiative goes beyond the individual figure of Nhô Mundinho. The municipality and the family stress that this commitment extends to all the figures who have contributed to safeguarding local culture. The aim is clear, to honor the ancestors who kept the flame of the Sanjon alive, to inspire young people to value handicrafts and traditional music and to strengthen the commitment to the island's cultural roots.

The announcement is already generating a wave of enthusiasm in the community and in the diaspora, with 2027 expected to be a historic milestone in the celebrations of the island's Patron Saint, uniting nostalgia, gratitude and the vibrant joy of Bravense culture.