The activity, open to all, brings together music, fun, and culture and stimulates awareness of sustainability and sports practice
At Butantã campus, On Saturday, April 15, it is hosting a free event open to the public that combines Brazilian culture, music, and fun with the promotion of sustainability, especially the use of clean and renewable energy sources. Sustenta Folia – Micareta Sustentável da USP takes place from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Praça do Relógio, a central and symbolic space of the University, with the participation of the Coral Universidade de São Paulo (Coralusp), the duo Pedro & Filó and DJ Gui Bike leading the musical repertoire.
The micareta, which is an off-season carnival, will feature traditional marchinhas and other musical surprises. The difference is that there will be no polluting energy such as batteries or combustion generators powering the light and sound systems. All the energy will be generated by specially assembled bicycles which, when pedaled, will power the event’s infrastructure. Among them, there will be bikes adapted for wheelchair users and children, making the event more inclusive and democratic. This way, throughout the four-hour event, revelers can enjoy carnival music while taking turns pedaling and generating clean, sustainable energy.
Sustenta Folia – A Micareta Sustentável da USP will be held in Praça do Relógio and will feature a water spray system to refresh the atmosphere. During the four-hour event, the entire structure will be powered by clean energy generated by pedaling bicycles.
The proposal focuses on aspects of the UN’s 2030 Agenda, especially those linked to sustainable living, quality education, renewable energy, sustainable communities, and climate change.
The event was organized by the Pró-Reitoria de Cultura e Extensão Universitária, with the participation of Coralusp and a partnership with Pedal Sustentável, an education company specializing in the efficient use of energy sources.
Professora Marli Quadros Leite, pro-rectora of Culture and University Extension
The Pro-rector of Culture and University Extension from USP, Marli Quadros Leite, emphasizes that the idea behind the event is threefold: “Firstly, we’re going to celebrate Brazilian culture, secondly, we’re going to encourage people to do physical activity and finally, we’re going to encourage the use of renewable energy sources”. She points out that “many journeys can be made on foot, by bicycle or public transport, which helps to save time and energy and prevents the use of cars from polluting the environment and causing traffic jams”.
“Much more than fun, this partnership brings to the city a science, education, and innovation event where the public can pedal in USP’s Praça do Relógio and enjoy a micareta with 100% renewable energy,” celebrates José Carlos Armelin, founder of Pedal Sustentável and a researcher in renewable energies and energy efficiency.
To refresh the environment, a water spray system will be available, also powered by clean energy.
There is no need to register in advance, and participants can come in costume and bring accessories such as streamers and confetti. However, in compliance with campus rules, the sale and consumption of alcoholic beverages will not be permitted.
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Sustenta Folia – A micareta sustentável da USP
When | April 15th, Saturday, at 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where | Praça do Relógio no campus USP do Butantã. Access through the Portaria 1 (Rua Alvarenga X Rua Afrânio Peixoto)
How many | Free
Participation | The event is open to all interested parties, with no need to register
More information | cultura.usp.br
Translated by Lara Yoshime Shizuko Fukushima