Natal Imperial makes its debut in Bontau with its magic village, workshops and attractions

On Friday (11/14), Pontão do Lago Sul began the Imperial Christmas celebrations, which marks the official opening of the Christmas program in the Federal District. This year’s decorations focus on a classic, immersive atmosphere, with attractions ranging from a 14-metre-tall tree to a nativity scene installed within the illuminated structure itself.

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Immersive decoration and focus on families

According to Lydia Alves, marketing director of Puntau, the proposal is to transform the area into a wonderful fantasy place.

“This year we brought the Imperial Christmas. It is designed to transport the audience to a magical place and create unforgettable memories.”

Santa Claus and Nolet

The main attraction is the Christmas Village, which combines Instagrammable spaces with Santa Claus’s house and a huge tree.

“A village with a giant tree. This year’s nativity scene brings something new to the audience: it’s inside our Christmas tree, which has a hole.”

The colors reference classic Christmas style, with an emphasis on colors and lights.

“We worked with classic, green, red and gold. We worked with Renaissance furniture and tapestries and everything is fitted to create this environment for the audience.”

The program continues until January 6 with presentations, activities and a visit to Santa Claus’s house.

Learn about the details of Christmas decorations:

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Nativity scene inside a Christmas tree

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Imperial Christmas decorations in Pontao do Lago Sul

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Christmas tree details

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Nativity scene inside a Christmas tree

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Decoration details

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Imperial Christmas decorations in Pontao do Lago Sul

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Minister of the Government of the Federal District, Jose Humberto, who attended the event, highlighted that Puntao symbolically marks the beginning of the year-end celebrations in DF.

“We are practically inaugurating Christmas in the Federal District here in Bontau, in this beautiful, traditional and indeed very beautiful festival.”

Secretary of the Democratic Front government, José Humberto Perez

He pointed out that Brasilia will have a month of special lighting in the park and tourist attractions distributed throughout the city.

“We will have 30 days of Christmas decorations here in Brasilia, with many very important sights, and then the traditional New Year’s Eve.”

During the visit to the event, the Government Secretary, José Humberto, highlighted that Puntao has established itself as one of the main postcards of the capital:

“Pontão is already, and has been for a long time, the most visited tourist area in Brasilia. People come to experience the gastronomy and enjoy a pleasant environment. After visiting the cathedral, the JK Memorial and the park, they want to come here and enjoy this wonderful space.”

See some creative workshops for kids in the gallery below:

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Workshops for children

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Workshops for children

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Decorate cookies and cupcakes

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Workshops for children

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Watercolor workshop

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Creative workshop for children

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Slime workshop for children

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Slime workshop for children

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Zika Lima opens Christmas with a special show

The official opening included a performance by musician Zika Lima, who prepared a diverse repertoire with reinterpretations of Christmas and musical genres for all ages.

“My style is very eclectic. I like all styles. And I feel that audiences today are more eclectic as well. So my show has a very diverse repertoire.”

Zika Lima

He explains that the Christmas atmosphere is an invitation to affection and nostalgia:

“Christmas time is for children and for all adults who have their inner child alive. It is the time when we begin to feel this spirit that lasts from November to December. With God’s will, we can prolong it so that we can be more human throughout the year.”

The singer invited the Brasilia audience to participate.

“So, people from Brasilia, come here, to Puntao, Lago Sul. The decoration is beautiful, Santa Claus’s house, the landscape. Puntao itself is really useful to us. Bring the children, bring your loved ones. There will be moments of joy and a lot of emotions.”

Zika Lima invites Santa Claus and children to the stage

Imperial Christmas at Pontau continues until January 6, 2026, with free access to outdoor decoration and attractions spread throughout the complex. Children’s workshops that include various creative activities are held daily from 4 pm to 10 pm. Santa Claus House can be visited by eating in the restaurants and stalls or by purchasing a ticket from the Pontão Souvenir shop. Audiences will also find a themed café and Vinnie’s dessert cart in the space. The program also includes the arrival of the Coca-Cola Christmas Caravan scheduled for December 17 from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm, with Santa Claus, the Polar Bear and the illuminated train.

See details of Santa’s house in the gallery below:

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Santa’s house

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Santa’s house

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See who was in attendance through the lens of photographer Nina Quintana:

Claudia Meirelles with the Secretary of the Democratic Front government, José Humberto Perez
Lydia Alves, Enrico Crosara, Secretary of the Democratic Front government, José Humberto Perez; Lorenzo Crosara, Kleber Lopez, and Adriana Lopez
Santa Claus
Lydia Alves
The Perdigao Family: Lillian, Miguel, and Leticia

Olivia and Guto Gabor

Zika Lima with Santa Claus and children
Ezidio Santos, Ana Beatriz, and Ana Maria Santos
Gustavo Rocha
Marilyn Galeazzi and Barbara Alves
Belzarina Bezerra, Anderson Costa, Patricia Rees, Amy Gebrem, and Sophie Costa
Gila Mendes and Joel Jr
Workshops for children
Fernanda Patricia and Matt Ferreira
Thiago Malva and Miguel Comin
Michelle Cereja and Bianca Torres
Valentina, Joao Alberto and Camila Teixeira
Valter Lourenço and Hendy Miranda
Laura Barbosa and Rafaela Reis
Santa’s house
Enrico and Lorenzo Crosara
Marcela Lima and Victor Godoy
Zika Lima with Democratic Front Government Secretary José Humberto Perez
Olivia and Guto Gabor
Amy Gebrem and Sophie Costa
Nativity scene inside a Christmas tree
Parkway Director, Abdon Baros; And Secretary of the Democratic Front government, José Humberto Perez
Ezidio Santos, Enrico Crosara and Abdon Barros
Guests enjoy the show
Guests enjoy the Zeca Lima show