PARAÍSO DO TUIUTI EXALTAÇĀO

This song is a religious and school exaltation dedicated to Saint Sebastian, the patron saint of both the city of Rio de Janeiro and Paraíso do Tuiuti. It is a song of faith and devotion, asking for the saint's protection and guidance for the school and its community in the Tuiuti hill. 

The lyrics celebrate the strength and the resilience of the school, blending religious fervor with the passion for samba. It reinforces the school's spiritual identity, showing how their "battle" on the avenue is supported by their faith in the saint who, according to tradition, survived the arrows of persecution. 

In the context of the Rio Carnival, Saint Sebastian is also syncretized with the Orisha Oxóssi, the lord of the forest and the hunt. The song subtly reflects this dual devotion, which is a hallmark of the cultural and religious syncretism that defines the life of the samba communities in Rio. 

Trivia: The song is a vital part of the school's pre-parade ritual, performed to bless the members and create a sense of spiritual unity before they enter the Sambadrome.