"Refurbishment and maintenance at sopa de letras square"

The story of Plaza Sopa de Letras and Luiza Erundina

In mid 80's (1986-89) Skateboarding was banned by São Paulo's mayor, Jânio Quadros.
Skateboarders went to the streets in protest and ended in Ibirapuera Park, Quadros issued an arrest warrant for skateboarders caught all over the city.

The only hope at that point was a strong woman called Luiza Erundina: she was the key piece we needed. Erundina always had sympathy with skateboarding.
Erundina was elected and removed the restriction on skateboarding in São Paulo's public squares and streets.

The Margarida de Albuquerque Gimenez "Sopa de Letras" square was one of the first places to practice skateboarding in public in São Paulo. Sopa de Letras square is one of the most historical places for skateboarding culture in São Paulo, a huge capital with 17 million residents.