Mogianos continues the century-old tradition and celebrates São Pedro in Serra do Itapety | Mogi das Cruzes and Suzano

The party begins with a prayer. The third is prayed in devotion to the fisherman's patron.

Cultural advisor Josemir Ferreira Campos tells us that St. Peter was one of the apostles of Jesus Christ. "He was chosen when Jesus began public life." Throughout history, Christ has appointed Saint Peter as the leader of the apostles, he explains.

Benjamin Pereira de Paula, party organizer, says that the tradition began with his grandfather more than 100 years ago. "The family follows the tradition of thanking and asking, and bringing joy to the people who are here"

The saint is still known to be a time commander.Represented Maria Aparecida de Almeida says that he calms the fear of the rain. "This brightens the weather," he says.

Dedicated since childhood, Maria prays with her mother the third and says that she has already received blessings. "I have always wanted to have my own home, so I have does a novena so that he brings a rose to the church and delivers it to his feet. He gave me two houses, "he says.

In a space reserved for cooking, about twenty volunteers work to prepare and serve about 600 meals.

Fatima Pinto's volunteer Edna explains that 20 kilos of rice, 15 of beans, 15 of noodles have been prepared. "The meat makes 100 pounds." He gave it to everyone because he even exceeded public expectations, he explains.

The businessman Edson Santana said that the food was not only fragrant, but also very delicious. "I'm going to the second plate now. He is 100% approved, "he says.

The highlight of the holiday is the auction of gifts.The money collected from the practice is used to defray expenses.And what remains is for the next year

"These are the gifts that people bring, then the auctioneer picks them up and goes out among the people and talks about value, and everyone adds more value. Who gives more, stays with the gift, "says volunteer Joaquim Marciliano da Silva.

Dealer Geraldo Xavier bought a pressure cooker for $ 39. "We live here in the bush too and what we can help is good," he says.