Category: Brazil
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How about chatting with a 19th-century Brazilian writer?
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The Brazilian Academy of Letters launched a digital avatar of Machado de Assis that interacts with the public using artificial intelligence, aiming to modernize the institution and attract young readers.
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‘Women In Art’ Brings Works by Artists from Various Countries to NY, Including Brazil
In International Women’s Month, an international group exhibition featuring works by women from around the world arrives in New York. Created by visual artist and curator Leda Maria, “Women In Art” is on display at the Jadite Gallery, 662 10th Avenue between 46th and 47th Streets, New York, NY 10036 from March 7 to 16.…
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‘Women In Art’ Brings Works by Artists from Various Countries, Including Brazil, to NY
In the international women’s month, an international group exhibition featuring works by women from around the world has arrived in New York. Created by visual artist and curator Leda Maria, “Women In Art” is on display at the Jadite Gallery, 662 10th Avenue between 46th and 47th Streets, New York, NY 10036 from March 7…
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Domício Coutinho, Founder of the Brazilian Library in NY, Passes Away at 93
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Brazilian literature in the United States lost its greatest supporter and promoter on Thursday, March 7, Mr. Domício Coutinho. Based in New York for many years, he was well-loved in the local community and admired for his tireless efforts to promote Brazilian culture abroad. I met Domício in 2005 when I learned about a union…
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Musical Genre Choro Declared Cultural Heritage of Brazil
Choro, a genuinely Brazilian musical genre, also known as ‘chorinho’, has been declared a cultural heritage of Brazil, recognizing its importance in the culture and history of the country. This genre is characterized by the use of instruments such as mandolin, flute, seven-string guitar, pandeiro, cavaquinho, and clarinet, which form the basis of choro groups.…
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Musical Genre Choro Declared Cultural Heritage of Brazil
Choro, a genuinely Brazilian musical genre, also known as ‘chorinho’, has been declared a cultural heritage of Brazil, a recognition of its significance to the culture and history of the country. This genre is characterized by the use of instruments such as mandolin, flute, seven-string guitar, pandeiro, cavaquinho, and clarinet, which form the basis of…
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8 Most Charming Small Towns in Brazil
Rivers snake through the Amazon Rainforest, imagine vibrant festivals, parties in the favelas, and a deep love for football and bossa nova. This is Brazil—a country where Christ the Redeemer opens its concrete arms to all travelers and locals out there. Thus, the most charming small towns in Brazil truly welcome eager tourists seeking sunny…
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Dengue Vaccine Offers Hope, but Is Not a Solution, Says Brazilian Minister
The Brazilian Minister of Health, Nísia Trindade, stated that the dengue vaccine offers hope amid the rising number of cases of the disease in the country. However, she emphasized that it is not the only solution to the current epidemiological situation due to the limited quantity of vaccines provided by the manufacturing laboratory. Approximately six…
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Brazilian President Lula: “I Hope Biden Wins”
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hopes that his American counterpart Joe Biden wins his re-election bid in November.
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UN Reform: One of Brazil’s Priorities at the G20 Meeting
Israel and Palestine, Russia and Ukraine, armed conflicts in Somalia, Sudan, Nigeria, and Syria. Different parts of the world are witnessing an increase in political instability, military spending, and the number of victims. During the G20 Foreign Ministers’ Meeting in Rio de Janeiro last February, Brazil’s priority was to discuss ways to reform and strengthen the United…