Manaus hosts the Favela Cup and Expo Favela Innovation 2026 Photo: TH Central Única das Favelas (CUFA) Amazonas promotes, between the 21st and 23rd of August, at Amazonas Shopping, in Manaus, the launch of two projects: the Taça das Favelas Amazonas 2026 and the Expo Favela Innovation Amazonas 2026. On Friday (21st), the Favela Cup will be launched Favelas Amazonas 2026, a tournament that uses football as an instrument of inclusion and social transformation. The event will have representatives from communities, athletes, coaches and sports professionals. Panels on football, opportunities, female protagonism and social impact are also planned. The rules and format of the competition will be announced during the event, which will also include a draw for teams. The program includes the “Chute Certo” activation, technical conference, launch of the official song, ambassador tournament and shows. ? Join the g1 AM channel on WhatsApp On Saturday (22), it will be the turn of Expo Favela Innovation Amazonas 2026, also at Amazonas Shopping. The event brings together culture, entrepreneurship and innovation, with performances by Puxirum, break battle, Hip Hop, Ball Room, capoeira and DJ LF. There will also be panels on the transformation of territories and the economic impact of favelas.
Manaus hosts Favela Cup and Expo Favela Innovation 2026
Manaus hosts the Favela Cup and Expo Favela Innovation 2026 Photo: TH Central Única das Favelas (CUFA) Amazonas promotes, between the 21st and 23rd of August, at Amazonas Shopping, in Manaus, the launch of two projects: the Taça das...
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The event will have representatives from communities, athletes, coaches and sports professionals. Panels on football, opportunities, female protagonism and social impact are also planned.
- The rules and format of the competition will be announced during the event, which will also include a draw for teams.
- The program includes the “Chute Certo” activation, technical conference, launch of the official song, ambassador tournament and shows.
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The program continues on Sunday (23), from 2pm, with attractions linked to music, culture and creative economy. Among them, belly dancing, Fashion Revolution, Baile Charme, rhyme battle and debates about identity, talent and opportunities in the suburbs. "Both events show, in different ways, the power of the outskirts of Amazonas. The Taça das Favelas uses sport as a path to inclusion and discovery of talents, while Expo Favela highlights the entrepreneurial and creative capacity of our territories", says Fabiana Carioca, vice-president of CUFA Amazonas. Launch of the Amazonas Favela Cup 2026 ? Date: August 21st (Friday) ? Time: from 10am ? Location: Amazonas Shopping – Manaus Launch of the Expo Favela Innovation Amazonas 2026 ? Date: August 22nd (Saturday) ? Time: From 10am ? Location: Amazonas Shopping ? August 23rd (Sunday) ? Time: from 2pm ? Location: Amazonas Shopping