The Sao Jose do Pinheiro coffee plantation, once an opulent estate, stood out for its massive workforce and lavish amenities, highlighting Brazil's historical ties to slavery.
Cintia Helena da Silva expressed pride in transforming Ruins Park into a space celebrating jongo, saying, "We fought hard to reclaim a land that once belonged to a slaver, but now it's ours."
The descendants of enslaved individuals have reclaimed the former plantation site, transforming it into a museum and school of jongo, preserving their cultural heritage.
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