Voices of Diversity and Inclusion mark the third day of the Pan-Amazonian Book Fair
Musical and artistic programs with students from Apae, the Álvares de Azevedo Institute, and educational institutions provoked laughter and received applause from the audience
The third day of the 28th Pan-Amazonian Book Fair and Multivoices, held by the Government of Pará through the State Secretariat of Culture (Secult) in Belém, began by celebrating inclusion. The activities on this Monday (18), dedicated to the Voices of Diversity and Inclusion, started at 9 am with musical and artistic performances by students from the Association of Parents and Friends of Exceptional Individuals (Apae Belém) and educational institutions focused on people with disabilities.
The program was opened by the musical group "Sons e Ritmos Apeanos," formed by students from Apae Belém, in partnership with the State Secretariat of Education (Seduc). Following this, the audience enjoyed the presentation "Nada Sobre Nós, Sem Nós" from the José Álvares de Azevedo Institute, a reference in serving students with visual impairments in Pará, and the show "Palhaço Senvoz" from the Bilingual-Crie Program.
Music - Odair Estumano, coordinator of the Sons e Ritmos Apeanos group, highlighted the dedication of the young people. "I usually say that the group is a typically Pará mix. We have nine members, girls and boys, who play carimbó, guitarrada, and even other musical genres. Musicalization is very important in the development of these children, and this is visible at every performance. The opportunity to offer inclusion for everyone is of fundamental importance," he stated.
In the audience, family members were moved by the students' performances. Rita Donza, 46, watched the program alongside her daughter Isabelly, 13, who participates in Apae's activities. "It's the first time we've attended a performance, and I see in my own daughter the improvement in her development. I really want her to start participating in the group," Rita shared.
The second group to take the stage was formed by students with low vision and visual impairments from the José Álvares de Azevedo Institute - an institution that has been operating for 70 years - which presented original compositions and songs from Pará. Ronald Mascarenhas, a music teacher at the institution, emphasized the inclusive role of the activity. "Practically all the band members are people with visual impairments. Our role as teachers is just to support. The success and the positivity are theirs," the teacher emphasized.
Bilingual-Crie - The program at the Multivoices Arena, featuring presentations from public schools, concluded with the show "Palhaço Senvoz" from the Bilingual-Crie Program, provoking laughter and receiving applause from the audience.
The 28th Pan-Amazonian Book Fair and Multivoices continues until August 22 (Friday), from 9 am to 10 pm, with free entry until 9 pm, at Hangar - Amazon Convention and Fair Center.
Text: Painah Silva - Ascom/Secult
