Category: Arts & Culture

In the 20th century, children had few toys, and those they had were precious. Moreover, children did not have much time to play. Only a minority went to school, while most children were expected to help their parents with simple tasks around the house or in the fields. Egyptian children played games similar to those…

The Citi Concerts Series at Today is happening in New York. Have you always wanted to go to a show but didn’t know how? Check out the dates and details of the upcoming concerts. The TODAY shows are free and open to the public. General admission is on a first-come, first-served basis. For security reasons,…

Festa Junina (June Festival), also known as the feast of Saint John, celebrates the birth of Saint John the Baptist (June 24). This annual celebration takes place at the beginning of the Brazilian winter. These festivities, introduced by the Portuguese during the colonial period (1500-1822), celebrate rural life and feature traditional clothing, food, and dances…

The producers’ goal for Brazil Summerfest this summer is to create the largest edition of the festival to date. The plan is to showcase over 15 bands from Brazil, films, workshops, lectures, and a street fair with a Brazilian theme, creating a truly unique cultural and lifestyle experience in 360 & lifestyle. To achieve this,…

Seven years after receiving the title of Cultural Heritage of Brazil, the Bumba-Meu-Boi Cultural Complex, one of the most prominent cultural manifestations of the state of Maranhão, is about to receive international recognition. On April 5, the National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage (Iphan) presented to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MRE) the candidacy…

Gabriel García Márquez (1927-2014) was born in Aracataca, Colombia, on March 6, 1927. He was the son of Gabriel Elísio García and Luisa Santiaga Márquez. Gabriel studied at the Liceo Nacional de Zipaquirá in Barranquilla. At 17, he decided to become a writer, claiming that after reading Kafka’s The Metamorphosis, he discovered that the German…

The “Arcos da Lapa,” as the famous Lapa Aqueduct in Rio de Janeiro is known, celebrated its 80th anniversary as officially registered Brazilian Cultural Heritage on April 5.

Although internationally famous as a nature tourism destination, Brazil is also a powerhouse in the cultural tourism segment, ranking 8th in the world in terms of cultural potential, according to the World Economic Forum. In a recent report, the WEF highlighted the diverse offerings of sporting events, business tourism activities, and folklore from different Brazilian…

The MTA, which manages the New York subway, in partnership with Spotify, has just launched a series of tickets in honor of David Bowie. The MetroCards are printed with iconic images of the “Chameleon of Rock” and can be purchased for $6.50 at the booths of the Broadway-Lafayette station, which is near the house where…