Round volumes
Over the water.
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The Museum of Popular Art of Paraíba, «MAPP», known as the «Three Tambourines Museum» for its round forms, stands on the shore of the Açude Velho in Campina Grande, Paraíba. It was designed by the architect Oscar Niemeyer, his last project, and belongs to the State University of Paraíba. The building is made of three cylindrical volumes shaped like the «pandeiro» tambourine, symbol of north-eastern Brazilian music, cantilevered over the water, making it one of the city's most beautiful landmarks. It was inaugurated on 13 December 2012 and opened to visitors on 10 June 2014, honouring great Paraíba artists such as the accordionist Sivuca, the singer Jackson do Pandeiro and the singer Marinês, and showing the state's crafts and folk art. Entry is usually free; check times. Visit and then walk around the lake at sunset, above all in June, when Campina Grande holds one of Brazil's most famous «São João» festivals.
Over the water.
Sivuca and Jackson.
Sunset walk.
On the shore of the Açude Velho, Campina Grande, Paraíba
Its building is three round volumes shaped like tambourines, designed by Oscar Niemeyer as his last project.
