By vitimribeiro on Skatehive
DIY Macaé was much more than just a skate spot. It marked a turning point in the evolution of the local scene — a space for skaters to progress, for the youth to recreate, and for street culture to thrive in our city. (PORTUGUES) O DIY Macaé foi muito mais do que apenas um pico de skate. Ele representou um marco na evolução da cena local, sendo espaço de progresso para os skatistas, de recriação para a juventude e de propagação da cultura de rua em nossa cidade. Located inside the Complexo, an underprivileged and marginalized area of the city, the spot became a tool for transformation. There, skateboarding was more than a sport — it was a tool for inclusion. Many kids and teenagers who lived around the spot had their first contact with skateboarding there, creating bonds, spending time on something positive, and connecting with art, movement, and resistance. (PORTUGUES) Localizado dentro do Complexo, uma área carente e marginalizada da cidade, o pico se tornou uma ferramenta de transfo