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The Culture and Art Center Dragão do Mar owes its name to Chico Matilde, an abolitionist symbol in Ceará. In its 30 square kilometers, the Center aims the democratization e the freedom of thought.
Brazil’s most famous postcard is 38 meters tall and is located at 709 meters above the sea level. Christ the Redeemer symbolizes the Brazilians faith and empathy and, recently, has been considered one of the new Seven Wonders of the World.
The famous Lacerda Elevator is much more than just a connection between the High City (Cidade Alta) and the Low City (Cidade Baixa) of Salvador. Measuring 72 meters, it’s the postcard of the city, showing a wonderful view of the “Todos os Santos” bay.
Located in Porto Alegre, the Lassoer Statue is an ode to the grandiosity and tradition of the “gaúcho” – people from the area. It’s a classic representation, modeled in bronze, of the “pilchado” man, dressed with the typical garment of the region.
Oscar Niemeyer is one of the great names of modern architecture in Brazil and he signs the Pampulha Church project. Besides having an outstanding presence and size, the Church impresses with the collection of the Brazilian painter Cândido Portinari.
MASP is one of the main museums in Brazil. It has the biggest collection of occidental art in Latin America and its physical structure is greedy; 4 columns support a span with more than 70 meters.
In 1896, the Amazon Theater was open, an audacious architectonic project which portrays the ambition of regional powerful people. It is still, currently, the stage for important cultural presentations in the North Region of Brazil.
Fernando de Noronha archipelago is the main marine park in Brazil. Its 26 kilometers of extension constitute an example of sustainability and environmental protection, highlighting the diving practice.
The city of “Piúma” is popularly known as “City of Shells”. The art of creating handcrafts with natural riches had its origin in the indigenous culture and, today, is symbol of “capixaba” identity.
Brasília has been planed based on the harmony between the population and the nature. Its modern architecture doesn’t present skyscrapers, allowing a free sight to the wilderness of the sky.
Within all the beauties from the wonderful city (Rio de Janeiro), Copacabana relies on an irresistible charm. Part of this charm is on the stones of the boardwalk, which make gorgeous drawings open widely.
275 falls with superior height of 70 meters constitute the Iguazu Falls. This Natural World Heritage has its sources protected by environmental laws.
From Angolan origin, the Berimbau was largely disseminated among the African slaves who were brought to Brazil. Its use is usually associated to “capoeira”, dictating the rhythm and style of the fight game.
The “Boi Bumbá Caprichoso” is a society from the Parintins Festival, which celebrates the folklore at the Amazonian region. Represented by the color blue, it’s considered the guardian of Brazilian forests.
The “Boi Bumbá Garantido” is a society from the Parintins Festival, which celebrates the folklore at the Amazonian region. It’s also known as “São João’s toy”, and it’s easily identified by a red heart on its forehead.
The famous clay dolls from Pernambuco represent the culture and the folklore of the state. In the course of time, they have also started to represent national and international events.
The legend of “Bumba meu boi” revolves on the contrast between men’s fragility and the gross ox’s strength. It portrays the old reality of the Northeast area, when cowboys used to migrate around searching pasture for their herd.
No matter which language someone is speaking, “caipirinha” is a word easily understood all over the world. It’s a drink made of “cachaça”, lemon, sugar and ice and holds the Brazilian freshness and tropical factor.
Hand carved, the scowling sculptures have human and animal traces. Originally they had the function of giving identity to the boats from São Francisco River and were hung on the bow, so everyone could see them.
The art of layering colored sand in bottles is an example of the great Brazilian creativity. Patience and lots of handcraft skill are a must to slowly create regional sights and even abstract figures.
The dolphins are expert swimmers gifted with high intelligence. It’s very common seeing these dolphins following boats, providing an outdoors show including leaps and acrobatics.
The tambourine – “pandeiro” in Portuguese – is a percussion instrument used in several rhythms. It’s made of a stretched piece of skin attached to a circular frame and it’s played by the palm of the hands and fingers. Its sound is contagious.
Frevo is a popular dance originated from the mixture of different Brazilian rhythms. Its main adornment is the parasol; it has been embedded to the choreography to help embellish the steps of this centenary dance.