O Samba não nasceu aqui e Ritual de chegada centenária | Ó. DIACHO! | TEDxTorres Vedras

Event Overview - The presentation focuses on the carnival of Torres, Portugal, highlighting its unique characteristics [4][5][8][9][10][11] - The event featured a performance by ODO, a musical project with original compositions inspired by the carnival [5] Musical Performance - ODO presented songs blending traditional Portuguese instruments and Brazilian carnival rhythms [5] - The song "O Samba não nasceu aqui" emphasizes the historical traditions of the Torres carnival [6] - "Ritual de chegada centenária," released as a single in January 2024, depicts the arrival of royalty at the train station, marking the carnival's start [6] - The music incorporates elements of Chula Portuguesa, a traditional rhythm from the Minho and Alto Douro regions [7] Cultural Significance - The carnival is described as "the most Portuguese of all carnivals," emphasizing its unique cultural identity [2][3] - The event includes traditional elements like floats, costumed figures, and the symbolic handing over of the city keys to the king [9][8]