Masculine locution
Giant puppets made mainly of polystyrene and fiberglass that parade along the streets of Olinda (a town in the northeastern state of Pernambuco) during carnaval, carried by revellers called bonequeiros. The puppets usually represent famous Brazilian and world personalities.
Important Date:
Parade of the Bonecos Gigantes: Shrove Tuesday
Important Information:
Approximate height of the puppets: 4 m (13 ft)
Approximate weight: 17 kg (37 lbs)
The first puppets were created in 1919. At the time, they were made of papier mâché.
Also known as: Bonecos de Olinda
See also: frevo