At Vogue Ball 2026, Jessica Cardoso pays moving tribute to Quitéria Chagas, Império Serrano’s drum queen with 26 years of nonstop samba dedication in Rio.
Vogue Ball’s glamorous return
Brazil’s top fashion event returns to Rio on February 7. Held at the iconic Copacabana Palace, it features the theme “Carnavália: The Fashionista Kickoff to Carnival!”.
Actress and content creator Jessica Cardoso spotlights Quitéria Chagas. The drum queen marks 26 years leading Império Serrano’s battery.
Quitéria is not there by chance. It’s years of dedication, respect for the battery, and responsibility to the school. Talking about 26 years means a life devoted to Carnival.
A legacy of endurance and strength
Quitéria built a path of commitment. Her front-row presence defines continuity in Rio Carnival.
Jessica notes the gap between fleeting and lasting. “There’s a difference between passing and staying. Quitéria stays. She built a story that endures beyond the parade.”
Jessica’s costume honors Conceição Evaristo, a black woman’s icon of resilience. It links power, memory, and female representation in samba culture.
Quitéria inspires new generations. She upholds carnival in the school’s daily life, collective memory, and battery’s beat.
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