Corrida de Argolinha was brought to Brazil by the Portuguese colonizers, in 16th century. The game was played by medieval knights and they competed to show their abilities with the spear riding a horse because they are a knight. The ring that they have to capture symbolizes an actual ring that is won. They give to the lady chosen by the knight to become their wife. Throughout the centuries, the game has been played in many parts of Brazil and establishes itself in the northeastern country people culture.