Category: Arts & Culture
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Flip attracts between 27,000 and 30,000 people to Paraty
The 22nd International Literary Festival of Paraty (Flip) came to an end on October 13, after five days of an intense cultural program. According to the organizers, the event attracted between 27,000 and 30,000 people to the historic city on the southern coast of Rio de Janeiro. As the flagship of a vast parallel program…
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Staircase Telling the Story of União da Vitória in Mosaics Becomes a Tourist Attraction
The municipality of União da Vitória, in the southern region of Paraná, inaugurated a colorful staircase that provides access to Morro do Cristo, in the São Joaquim neighborhood. The staircase is part of a complete revitalization of the Morro do Cristo park, with an investment of R$ 541 thousand from the State Government, which also…
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Happy Halloween!
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Halloween is undoubtedly the scariest and most ghostly date of all. Children dress up as Batman, the Joker, Wonder Woman, or some other favorite character; they go to parties or walk around neighborhoods with pumpkins asking for candy. Scary decorations fill windows and porches, and screams can be heard in living rooms across the country…
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Maguila, Legend of Brazilian Boxing, Dies at 66
The legend of Brazilian boxing José Adilson Rodrigues dos Santos, popularly known as Maguila, died at the age of 66 in São Paulo on Thursday (24). The former heavyweight champion, known for his powerful punches, suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, a consequence of the numerous blows to the head he endured. Maguila was born on…
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Maguila, Brazilian boxing legend, dies at 66
Former Brazilian boxer José Adilson Maguila died at the age of 66 on Thursday (24). One of the top heavyweights and owner of one of the most powerful right punches in Brazilian boxing, he suffered from chronic traumatic encephalopathy, also known as pugilistic dementia, diagnosed in 2013. Maguila was born on July 11, 1958, in…
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The Sad and Worrying Story Behind Liam Payne’s Death
The music world was shocked when Liam Payne, former lead singer of One Direction, was found dead at 31 after apparently falling from the balcony of the hotel where he was staying in Buenos Aires. Investigations by the Argentine police into the case reveal heartbreaking details: ‘traces’ of various drugs, including “pink cocaine,” were found…
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Japan Eliminates Visa for Several Countries and Sees Tourism Grow
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in Arts & Culture, Asia, Business, Economy, Entertainment, Gastronomy, Geral, In Focus, Inside, TourismJapan is known for its fascinating blend of ancient tradition and modernity driven by powerful cutting-edge technology. This captivating country stretches across a chain of islands over 1,500 miles (2,400 km) long, encompassing the four main islands: Hokkaido, Honshu, Shikoku, and Kyushu. Each island contributes to stunning landscapes, bustling urban centers, and serene rural areas,…
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Brazilian Transgender Model Makes History at Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
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Brazilian model Valentina Sampaio and American Alex Consani made history as the first transgender women to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Tuesday (15) in New York.
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Transgender Brazilian Model Makes History at Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, Business, Economy, Entertainment, Fashion, Geral, In Focus, Inside, United States, WomenThe Brazilian model Valentina Sampaio and American Alex Consani made history as the first transgender women to walk in the Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show on Tuesday (15) in New York. Sampaio looked stunning in a dark navy blue outfit. The first transgender woman to model for Victoria’s Secret, her crystal-embellished knit skirt covered her satin…
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Discover Brazilian cities where the ipês attract attention and draw tourists from all over the world
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One of the most beautiful manifestations of nature at this time of year, the ipês, also become tourist attractions! These trees, native to Brazil and some regions of South America, enchant with their beautiful, colorful, and vibrant flowers that bloom all at once, leaving aside the seemingly dry branches in a matter of days. Many…