PORTELA EXALTAÇÃO

This exaltation song is a grand anthem of pride for the "Majesty of Samba." It celebrates the sight of Portela entering the avenue, with its iconic eagle leading a sea of blue and white. The song captures the deep emotional impact and the "shiver" (arrepiante) that the school’s presence inspires in carnival lovers. 

The lyrics emphasize the school's elegance, its traditional "Velha Guarda" (Old Guard), and its status as the most titled school in Rio's history. It is a song of loyalty and respect, reinforcing the idea that Portela is a sacred institution of Brazilian culture that carries the weight of decades of tradition on its wings. 

As an exaltation song, it is performed to unify and energize the community during all major events. It serves as a spiritual call to arms, reminding every "Portelense" of the school's divine status and the beauty of its artistic expression, which continues to soar high above the competition. 

Trivia: The song is so iconic that its opening lines are often used as a shorthand for the sheer power and beauty of Portela's arrival at the Sambadrome.