during the annual carnival sambódromo competition, the samba schools make sure the crowds and the judges know who they are. their flag waver who makes sure everyone knows the name of the school.

for those who want to better understand this part of the parade, the importance and tradition of the bandeira (flag), of the mestre-sala (master of ceremonies), and of the porta-bandeira (flag carrier), are examined in detail in this excellent paper by ricardo lourenço of the ufrj.