O Bloco Vestiu uma Camisinha Listrada e Saiu por Aí (The Block Wore a Striped Condom and Went Out There) is a traditional carnival bloco (street band) from Rio de Janeiro organized by the Rio de Janeiro Bank Workers Union[6].
## History and Mission
The bloco's permanent theme is AIDS prevention and the discussion of labor issues in the banking sector[1]. It traditionally parades in the Center of Rio de Janeiro, starting from the Candelária region towards Cinelândia along Avenida Rio Branco[1].
## Partnerships and Organization
The bloco is carried out in partnership with important organizations:
- Healthy Communities Network/CEDAPS
- TB NGOs Forum RJ
- AIDS NGO Forum RJ
- State AIDS Management/SES-RJ
- Department of AIDS of the Ministry of Health[6]
## Musical Aspects
The musical animation is provided by the bateria (percussion section) of the Unidos da Tijuca samba school[6][12]. In 2012, the samba-enredo (theme song) was composed by Edson Silva, Lucas Moreno, Claudinho do Pagode and Lindauro[1].
## Recent Parades
- In 2023, the bloco paraded on Carnival Friday, February 17, with concentration at 4 pm in Buraco do Lume[7].
- For 2024, the bloco is scheduled to officially open the Rio carnival on February 9, with concentration at 5 pm in Buraco do Lume[12].
## Complementary Activities
The bloco also promotes:
- Preparatory rehearsals before carnival
- Pre-Carnival Balls
- Children's events, such as the Bloquinho Infantil (Children's Block) held at the Country Headquarters[12]
Citations:
[1] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A3azu8SLoQg
[2] https://oquefazernorio.com.br/agenda-blocos-de-rua-do-carnaval-carioca-2023/
[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9MViPikZUhY
[4] https://pt.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnaval_do_Rio_de_Janeiro
[5] https://agenciabrasil.ebc.com.br/cultura/noticia/2018-02/blocos-de-rua-sexta-9-do-carnaval-2018-no-rio-de-janeiro
[6] https://cedaps.org.br/bloco-carnavalesco-vestiu-uma-camisinha-listrada-e-saiu-por-ai-apresenta-samba-enredo/
[7] https://bancariosrio.org.br/index.php/noticias/item/10023-bloco-dos-bancarios-vestiu-a-camisinha-listrada-e-saiu-por-ai
[8] https://diariodorio.com/agenda-dos-blocos-de-rua-do-rio-de-janeiro-em-2025/
[9] https://prefeitura.rio/cidade/de-homenagem-a-lia-de-itamaraca-a-exaltacao-de-marica-escolas-de-samba-da-serie-ouro-estreiam-na-sapucai/
[10] https://virgulapress.com/cultura/carnaval/
[11] https://www.academia.edu/32592435/Dicionario_portugues
[12] https://www.bancariosrio.org.br/index.php/noticias/item/11920-bloco-dos-bancarios-vai-abrir-o-carnaval-do-rio-de-janeiro-o-mais-famoso-do-mundo
[13] https://raizdosambaemfoco.wordpress.com/page/29/
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