A team that does not follow this time limit is subjected to points penalties.

Each nightly performance is largely based on local Amazonian folklore and indigenous culture, but also incorporates contemporary Brazilian rhythms and themes.

[3][4] The place where the teams present themselves is called "Bumbódromo", a round, grounded stage.

[5] Despite the importance of the celebration to the Amazonas region of Brazil, this festival was not widely known in other parts of the country until the musical group Carrapicho released the hit Tic Tic Tac - Bate forte o tambor in 1996.

It is common for local people to tell the visitors that Parintins is the only place in the World where Coca-Cola ads are blue.