So today we arrived about lunchtime to Parintins, home of the Boi Bumbai. It's a three day dance contest, where the red side competes against the blue side. Half the population of 100000 people are red supporters, half the town are blue supporters. It seems to be dependant upon where you live as to which side you support, but don't quote me on that.
Peter and I have been to Parintins several times before and there isn't a lot to it. It's a tender port, and this year they have a new pier. We've watched the Boi Bumbai show that is a tour excursion, and it is fantastic, we recommend it to anyone. Today though, we are escorting the Highlights of Parintins tour.
As I said, we've been to Parintins before, and we didn't think there would be much to see on the tour, and in a way, there isn't. Except we got to see the stadium, the training stadium and the old puppet floats from previous Boi Bumbai contests. Our respective guides were really good, explaining the history, the story and the contest, and we both enjoyed the tour on our separate buses. My guide got some dancers to go through a routine for us, Peter's guide got them acting out the story.
Peter and I have seen the Boi Bumbai show that is put on for cruise ships, and we thought that was fantastic. Now, having seen the stadium where the real contest is held, and the size of the actual puppets used in the event, we are in awe. Apparently it costs about $1000 dollars to get a seat in one of the boxes, methinks that if I had the money............
Tomorrow we are in Alter Do Chao. Another tender port, but no escorting. It's possible to swim there, but we probably won't seeing as it's only a short day, and I'll want to walk around and Peter will want to use the wi-fi. It's all go this cruising lark.
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