A Night at the Baile da Saudade

A striking scene: couples in their seventies and the sun rising over Jurunas.

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by Mestre Curica · Sep 16, 2026 · 1 min read

At two in the morning, the Jurunas dance hall is more crowded than it is at ten. The older couples dance close together, while the younger ones learn by watching.

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