people also make costumes out of aluminum cans and other materials to showcase the importance of recycling while adhering to a festive tone.

altogether, the carnaval of ilha grande is a more spontaneous, laid-back party full of jovial creativity.

march and april are the months for the semana santa - holy week on ilha grande adheres to several of the traditions held by christians around the world.

sexta-feira da paixăo, or the holy friday of passion, is a date set aside for christians to remember the crucifixion of jesus christ.