JUNE´S PARTY HISTORY

June’s party was first a celebration of a good harvest and the Portuguese introduced the party in Brazil, after 1500.
They were called “Joaninas” party, but as it is in the same period of some saints’ days, the catholic church celebrated St. Anthony, St. John and St. Peter as well.

June Fest!!!!

June Parties, or Festas Juninas as they are known in Brazil, are parties held throughout the month of June to commemorate the saints John, Peter and/or Anthony (depending on the region). Brought to Brazil by the Portuguese when they colonized the country in the early 1500´s, the parties are a celebration with fireworks, dancing, eating and drinking, costume wearing and games.

June parties are celebrated in many countries around the world. However, they are particularly popular in Christian European countries because of their origin and much of the festivity is dedicated to Saint John the Baptist as he is said to have been born six months before the birth of Christ; hence the traditional ´Feast of Saint John´ on the 24th of June.

JUNE'S PARTY AND CULTURE