Bumba-Meu-Boi, which roughly translates as “hit my bull,” is a festival with traditional roots of the country. Brazilians dance for tells the story of a bull which was killed and then brought back to life by traditional healers and music. Although there are smaller events earlier in the year, the main month for the festivities is June. In Sao Luis, where one of the largest Bumba-Meu-Boi festival is held, around 200 bulls and their groups converge on the Joao Paulo neighborhood.