Category: Arts & Culture
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Celebrating 202 Years of Brazilian Independence: A Journey Through Time
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On September 7, 2024, Brazil celebrates the 202nd anniversary of its independence, a milestone that marks over two centuries of sovereignty and nation-building. This pivotal moment in Brazilian history, achieved in 1822, was not just a declaration of autonomy, but the beginning of a complex and evolving journey towards the establishment of a modern and…
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International Literacy Day is Celebrated on September 8
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, children, Community, Education, Entertainment, Geral, In Focus, Inside, Literature, Men, WomenSince 1967, annual celebrations of International Literacy Day (ILD) take place on September 8 to remind us of the importance of literacy in a more just and sustainable society.
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Amazon Day in New York
Amazon Day is a series of unique and immersive experiences to celebrate the Brazilian Amazon. The event will take place at the Consulate General of Brazil in New York on September 5 from 3 PM to 8 PM. The event will include gastronomy, featuring the flavors of the Amazon; an exhibition of Amazon products; 360º…
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MTV VMA 2024: Taylor Swift Receives 10 Nominations and Brazilian Anitta, 3
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The nominees for the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) were announced on Tuesday (6), and Taylor Swift led among them. Swift received ten nominations, mainly for her black-and-white music video for the single “Fortnight” from the album “The Tortured Poets Department”. Her featured artist on that track, Post Malone, followed closely behind with nine nominations.…
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Oktoberfest: German Tradition on Brazilian Soil
A celebration that brings a piece of German tradition to the heart of Brazil. Join us as we explore the origins, the contagious joy, and all the reasons that make Oktoberfest an unmissable experience. The Oktoberfest in Blumenau has roots in the rich German heritage that settled in Santa Catarina. The festival began in 1984…
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The Success Journey of Visionary Silvio Santos
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in Arts & Culture, Brazil, Business, Did you know?, Entertainment, Geral, History, In Focus, Inside, Men, TVSenor Abravanel, this is how Silvio Santos was born, on December 12, 1930, in the Lapa neighborhood, in downtown Rio de Janeiro. The son of Rebeca and Alberto, he had 5 siblings: Beatriz, Leon, Perla, Henrique, and Sara. Still in his teenage years, he began selling goods on the streets of the Fluminense capital to…
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Will Brazil Be the Country of Women’s Football?
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In a historic match, Brazil’s women’s football team secured a spot in the final of the tournament at the Paris Olympic Games after defeating Spain 4-2 on Tuesday afternoon (6) at the Velodrome stadium in Marseille. The team, led by coach Arthur Elias, took the lead early in the match, at 4 minutes, when Priscila…
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MTV VMA 2024: Taylor Swift receives 10 nominations and Brazilian Anitta, 3
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The nominees for the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) were announced on Tuesday (6), and Taylor Swift led among them. Swift received ten nominations, mainly for the black-and-white music video of the single “Fortnight” from her album “The Tortured Poets Department.” Her featured artist on this track, Post Malone, followed closely with nine nominations. Other…
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MTV VMA 2024: Taylor Swift Receives 10 Nominations and Anitta, the Only Brazilian in the Running, 3
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The nominations for the MTV Video Music Awards (VMAs) were announced on Tuesday (6), and Taylor Swift leads among the nominees. Swift received ten nominations, mainly for her black-and-white music video for the single “Fortnight” from her album “The Tortured Poets Department”. In second place among the most nominated is Post Malone, sharing nine of…
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Women’s Artistic Gymnastics: Biles Takes Gold, Rebeca Silver in an Electrifying Final
Simone Biles, the most decorated American gymnast of all time at the Olympic Games, added another gold medal to her career achievements by winning the all-around title in a dramatic final in Paris. Brazilian Rebeca Andrade won the silver medal after a strong performance that created a dramatic competition with Biles. Biles’ teammate, Sunisa Lee,…