During the month of celebration of indigenous peoples, the Flamengo fans attending next Sunday's classic (28) will have a special reinforcement: a group of 45 indigenous people from the Mata Verde Bonita village in Maricá, Rio de Janeiro, belonging to the Guarani Mbyai ethnic group, who will experience the excitement of a Flamengo match at Maracanã. Many will be stepping foot in the temple of football for the first time. The initiative, which is part of the "Nação no Maraca" program, is part of Flamengo's Social Inclusion agenda and has already benefited more than 13 people, including refugees, people serving socio-educational measures, people with disabilities, and those assisted by social institutions. 

Last week, the "Come read, come read, come read!" project, a partnership between Social Responsibility and the Flamengo Museum's Education Department, visited the Mata Verde Bonita village, bringing history and inspiration to the region's indigenous children. During the event, everyone received books, backpacks, and cups from the club. Click here to read more!

In addition to the members of the indigenous village, the action will also take to Maracanã the groups of the Entidade de Acolhimento Futuro Feliz, the Public Prosecutor's Office for Children and Youth of the District of Magé-RJ, the Smiling for All Project, from Copacabana-RJ; the Fla Campos Embassy, ​​from Campos-RJ, as well as athletes from the youth categories of women's and men's soccer.

By providing this unique experience, the "Nação no Maraca" initiative not only offers entertainment and leisure, but also promotes the breaking down of barriers, social inclusion, and the appreciation of vulnerable groups, often invisible to society. Maracanã, beyond being associated solely with sporting spectacles, becomes a space of welcome and equality.