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Not Everything Will Be Lost
The U.S. Diplomatic Mission in Brazil, the Fulbright Commission, and the Smithsonian Institution announced an emergency exchange program for 14 researchers whose studies were interrupted by the fire at the National Museum in Rio de Janeiro last September. In 2019, they will travel to the United States to complete their experiments in museums of the…
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Bolsonaro Takes Office with Speech Calling for Reforms
On January 1st, at 4:50 PM, the newly elected president of Brazil, Jair Bolsonaro, ascended the ramp of the Palácio do Planalto to receive the presidential sash from his predecessor, Michel Temer. He then proceeded to the Parlatório, where he delivered his official speech to the nation. In his speech, Bolsonaro promised to reduce the…
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Music and Song of Brazil
Brazil has an ancient, complex, and intricate history. This has created a deep sense of culture and heritage as a variety of traditions, customs, colors, languages, and religious denominations have established themselves in this South American nation. Music, song, and dance remain integral parts of a society’s identity. Even the most primitive tribes tend to…
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Inside the Wild Heart
Group .BR, the only Brazilian theater company in New York, presents “Inside the wild heart” – an immersive theatrical experience based on the works of Clarice Lispector, Brazil’s most acclaimed female writer. The show transports the audience directly into Lispector’s heart, creating an experience that encourages spectators to engage with literature on a sensory level.…
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The Museums of Brazil Hold a Treasure of Culture
More than 3,000 museums in Brazil, present in all states of the country, offer visitors unique opportunities to learn a lot about Brazilian and international history. Recently, the quality of the various collections available to the public helped Brazil secure sixth place in a ranking of the most visited exhibitions in the world, organized in…
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Museums Receive Millions for Preservation
The Brazilian Institute of Museums (Ibram) selected 28 initiatives aimed at preserving the national heritage of museums across the country to receive R$ 100,000 each. Selected proposals for investment include projects for accessibility, revitalization of spaces, exhibitions, conservation of collections, migration of databases, and production of inventories, for example.Source: www.brazil.gov.br
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National Library celebrates 208 years
The National Library Foundation (FBN) was created 208 years ago, during the imperial period. To celebrate the date, Brazil commemorates National Book Day on October 29. The institution’s collection, located in the city of Rio de Janeiro, the former capital of the country, was brought from Portugal by D. João VI. Currently, the library is…
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W Hotels to Make Grand Debut in São Paulo, Brazil
W is coming to Brazil. W Hotels Worldwide, part of Marriott International, Inc., has announced the signing of the brand’s first hotel in Brazil. Scheduled to open in 2021, W São Paulo will add a new rhythm to the heart of Brazil’s most populous metropolis. “Brazil is beautiful in every way, from the diversity in…
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Brazil has become a better place to do business
According to a diagnosis made by the World Bank, the reforms implemented last year have allowed Brazil to advance 16 positions in the ranking of the 2019 Doing Business report. This means that Brazil moved from the 125th to the 109th position. Furthermore, the country was recognized as the nation that implemented the highest number…
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Women Should Consider a Career in Small Business
The talented, dedicated, and ambitious entrepreneurial spirits of women are increasingly driving the nation forward. Women have steadily increased their presence in the world of small business ownership over the past 10 years. In fact, the number of women-owned businesses has grown by 68% since 2007, compared to 47% for all businesses, and women-owned businesses…