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São Paulo: City of Geeks and Nerds
In addition to bringing together various nationalities, cultures, and urban tribes, São Paulo is also the largest stronghold of geeks and nerds in the country. The number of fans of this universe grows every day, and there are always new developments related to the theme. For fans of this culture, the city is a paradise.…
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The NYT Recommends: Visit Salvador
At the end of the year, The New York Times made a list of 52 places worth exploring in 2019. Salvador, the former capital of Brazil, ranks 14th. “After completing a five-year historical preservation initiative to save its UNESCO designation, Salvador, with its ice cream-colored colonial facades, cobblestone streets, and beaches, is shining. Rising along…
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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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The Future of the Global Economy
Global economic expansion has become less uniform, according to economists at the Peterson Institute for International Economics (PIIE). Overall global growth is expected to reach 3.8 percent in 2018 and 2019, led by an acceleration driven by fiscal policies in U.S. GDP growth. However, most other advanced economies are likely to see slower growth than…
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Ronaldo Fenômeno to be honored in New York
The Brazilian-American Chamber of Commerce will honor former soccer player Ronaldo, known as “The Phenomenon,” with a Special Leadership Award during its Holiday Gala Dinner Dance. The event will take place on December 7, 2018, from 7 PM to midnight, at the Metropolitan Club. The reception will feature a special appearance by artists Jair Oliveira…