Category: Brazil
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“I Am Still Here” Makes History by Winning the Oscar for Best International Film
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Brazilian cinema made history on Sunday (March 2), at the 97th edition of the Oscars in Los Angeles. “I Am Still Here,” directed by Walter Salles, won in the Best International Film category. This is an unprecedented achievement for Brazilian cinema. The Brazilian film surpassed “Emilia Pérez” (France), “The Seed of the Sacred Fruit” (Germany),…
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‘I’m Still Here’ Makes History by Winning Oscar for Best International Film
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Brazilian cinema made history on Sunday (2) at the 97th edition of the Oscars in Los Angeles. “I’m Still Here,” directed by Walter Salles, was the big winner in the international film category. An unprecedented achievement for Brazilian cinema. The Brazilian film surpassed “Emilia Pérez” (France), “The Seed of the Sacred Fruit” (Germany), “The Girl…
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Why You Should Travel During a ‘Dead Week’
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Imagine this: fewer crowds, cheaper stays, and a chance to experience the most popular destinations without the chaos of peak holiday seasons. Welcome to the magic of “dead weeks” – those rare travel periods when demand drops and seasoned travelers can cash in on great deals.What exactly is a dead week? These are short, specific…
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Elis Regina
Elis Regina Carvalho Costa was born on March 17, 1945. Daughter of Romeu de Oliveira Costa and Ercy Carvalho, Elis Regina was born in Porto Alegre, RS.According to Elis, her name comes from a character in a novel her mother was reading at the time of her birth: “Miss Elis.” Her nickname at home was…
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The Grand Farewell of João Carlos Martins: A Historic Night at Carnegie Hall, NY
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On May 9, at Carnegie Hall, renowned Brazilian pianist and conductor João Carlos Martins will present his farewell concert in New York. Despite his focal dystonia (a rare disease affecting pianists), he will conduct in the first part and play piano in the second part using his bionic gloves. It promises to be an unforgettable…
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Stacey Kent & Danilo Caymmi in “A Tribute to Tom Jobim”, a Charity Concert
Acclaimed international jazz singer Stacey Kent and the legend of Brazilian music Danilo Caymmi will pay tribute to the incomparable bossa nova singer and composer Tom Jobim. The charity concert will take place at The Town Hall, in New York, on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at 7 PM. This event commemorates the 30th anniversary of the passing of Antônio Carlos Jobim, one…
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The Blue Trail (O Último Azul), New Brazilian Film Captivating International Critics
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“The Blue Trail” (O Último Azul), directed by Gabriel Mascaro, is a Brazilian science fiction and fantasy film that premiered at the 75th Berlin International Film Festival on February 16, 2025. The film received critical acclaim, winning the Silver Bear Grand Jury Prize and the Prize of the Ecumenical Jury.SynopsisSet in a near-future Brazil, the…
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Belém Transforms to Host COP30
Brazil is already breathing the air of the 30th United Nations Conference on Climate Change, COP30, which will be held from November 10 to 21, 2025, in Belém, in the heart of the Amazon. With just a few months to go before the Climate Summit, the Brazilian Federal Government has intensified preparations to welcome over…
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Faith and Tradition at the Feast of the Divine Holy Spirit
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Welcome to the Feast of the Divine Holy Spirit, one of the most popular cultural and religious events in Brazil. Amid ancestral rituals and religiosity, this celebration unites believers and tourists in a journey of devotion and tradition. As part of the Catholic tradition, this festival is based on the belief that Jesus Christ revealed…
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Rio stands out on the list of must-visit destinations for 2025
That Rio is a showcase for the world is something everyone knows. What continues to grow is the number of publications highlighting the Marvelous City as one of the top destinations to visit in 2025. The latest is the British magazine Wanderlust, which has been sharing unique experiences and destinations since 1993. Rio was featured…