Category: Arts & Culture
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Visit to Oyster Farms Surprises Visitors in Florianópolis
Famous for its breathtaking beaches, Florianópolis is a must-visit destination for both nature lovers and food enthusiasts. In fact, Floripa – its affectionate nickname – is considered a Creative City of Gastronomy and has also received the title of the largest oyster producer in the country.Oyster ExperiencesThe oyster farming industry is an important economic and…
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Community Tourism: A Watershed Moment for Indigenous Communities
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In light of the climate emergency, the debate on ways to promote sustainable development in the Amazon is gaining traction across various economic sectors — including tourism. In indigenous territories, a management model has emerged as an alternative for communities willing to welcome visitors while striving to keep the forest alive — community tourism. In…
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UNESCO recognizes Minas Artisan Cheese as intangible heritage
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UNESCO included the production method of Minas Artisan Cheese in the Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity, the first Brazilian food tradition to receive the title.
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Jorge Amado House Foundation Reopens in Pelourinho, Bahia
The Jorge Amado House Foundation reopened in Pelourinho after its largest renovation in 37 years, with new spaces and greater accessibility.
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See How the Famous Clay Pots of Espírito Santo Are Made
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In the heart of Vitória, in the Brazilian state of Espírito Santo, lies a cultural treasure that reflects the tradition and craftsmanship of the capixaba women: the Association of Paneleiras de Goiabeiras. A visit to this place is not just a tourist experience, but an immersion into the historical roots and cultural heritage of the…
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Everything You Need to Know About One Hundred Years of Solitude
“Many years later, in front of the firing squad, Colonel Aureliano Buendía would remember that distant afternoon when his father took him to see ice.” This is the opening line of the best-selling magical realist novel by Nobel Prize-winning author Gabriel García Márquez, One Hundred Years of Solitude, which is becoming a Netflix series. The…
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Brazil Celebrates National Samba Day
Brazil celebrates National Samba Day on December 2, with events scheduled in different regions and states. In Rio de Janeiro, the festivities began earlier, with parades from the Special Group samba schools. In the northern zone, the neighborhood of Oswaldo Cruz, home to the samba schools Portela and Império Serrano, hosted the Samba Path. As…
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Did Adele Plagiar a Brazilian Composer?
The music producer Greg Kurstin and the English singer-songwriter Adele have been accused of plagiarism. Brazilian singer-songwriter Toninho Geraes, who has written hits for Zeca Pagodinho, Diogo Nogueira, and Martinho da Vila, among others, claims that the producer and the British singer copied almost entirely the melody of his song “Mulheres” (recorded by Martinho da…
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Friday the 13th: What You Need to Know About the Day of ‘Bad Luck’
The last Friday the 13th of 2024 has arrived. Some people consider the day extremely unlucky. And this belief is not new. There are some mentions in the Bible that may mean something: • It is believed that Judas, the 13th person at the Last Supper in the Bible, betrayed Jesus. • Friday: Several disturbing…
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“I Am Still Here” Nominated for Golden Globe
Directed by Walter Salles, the Brazilian film “I Am Still Here” has been nominated for the Golden Globe award for Best Foreign Language Film. Actress Fernanda Torres was also nominated for Best Actress alongside Tilda Swinton, Kate Winslet, Angelina Jolie, and Nicole Kidman. “I Am Still Here” tells the story of the Paiva family –…