G.R.E.S. Imperio do Papagaio is an authentic samba school in the style of Rio de Janeiro, in Helsinki!  The Samba School Imperio do Papagaio was founded in 1989. Our objective is to perform authentic Brazilian samba following the traditions and respecting the deep roots of samba, but inside the Finnish context, with Finnish flavour.

Papagaio has been the Finnish Samba Champion seven times, and a one-time winner at the Norrköping Carnaval in Sweden. Beyond, our school has received praise and respect both in Finland and other corners of the world - all the way to Rio de Janeiro!