Category: Arts & Culture
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Cais do Valongo Historic Site in Rio Reopens After Restoration
The archaeological site of Cais do Valongo, in downtown Rio de Janeiro, reopened in November after restoration that cost R$ 2 million. Recognized by UNESCO as a world heritage site since 2017, the location was the main point of arrival for enslaved Africans in the Americas.
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The Truth About Santa Claus
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Santa Claus (Brazilian Portuguese) or Father Christmas (European Portuguese), also known as Saint Nicholas, Kris Kringle, or Santa Claus, is a legendary character originating from Western Christian culture who is believed to bring gifts to children during the night on Christmas Eve of toys and sweets or coal or nothing, depending on whether they are…
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He Is Out of Congress, But Not Far from the Spotlight
He spent less than a year in the U.S. Congress, but it was enough for this son of Brazilian immigrants to make history in American politics and become the subject of an HBO film. According to Deadline, HBO has acquired the rights to the new book by author Mark Chiusano about the politician expelled from…
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Everything While It Can Still Be
The noun “acontecência” accurately describes what is happening today among us and what we cannot comprehend as a greater reason for our existence. Some of its meanings are worthy of reflection, such as sucedei, ocorrei, decorrei, vinde, sede, sucedei, resultai, sobrevinde, advinde, calhai, existi, havei, transcorrei, intercorrei, sobrechegai, among many others, showing us where we…
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Thanksgiving: Some Curiosities About the Most Celebrated Holiday in the USA
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The most celebrated holiday in the United States has arrived. And even if you weren’t born in this country, it’s impossible to let such a symbolic date go by unnoticed. In a nutshell, Thanksgiving began as a celebration to give thanks for the harvest of that year. Over time, it became a day to express…
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Who speaks English?
EF Education First (EF) has launched the 2023 edition of its EF English Proficiency Index (EF EPI), the largest international survey on English skills for adults. The index, calculated from the test results of 2.2 million non-native English speakers in 113 countries and regions, reveals a concerning decline in English proficiency among young people over…
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November 20: A Day to Remember the Tragic Injustices Imposed on Black and Transgender Communities
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For generations, the transgender population has suffered various forms of abuse (and even death) for challenging views, notions, and stereotypes surrounding what constitutes “masculine” and “feminine” identity. As such, every year, the United States sets aside November 20 to remember and honor the transgender community, which faces discrimination and stigma across the country. The date…
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Christ the Redeemer Welcomes Taylor Swift with Open Arms and a Special Projection
Taylor Swift arrived in Rio de Janeiro on Thursday (16) for a series of shows in Brazil, and even Christ the Redeemer joined the “swiftie fever”. Fans requested it, and the monument paid tribute to the singer by “wearing” the famous t-shirt that the artist wore in “You Belong With Me”, adapted with the words…
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Brazilians Shine at the Latin Grammy
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The 24th edition of the Latin Grammy took place on Thursday night (16) in Seville, Spain. The singer Simone was one of the major honorees at the event. She received a special award alongside other Latin artists. “We are extremely honored to have the opportunity to recognize these great figures from Latin America, whose musical…