Category: Did you know?
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‘Praça dos Três Poderes’, in the capital of Brazil, will undergo revitalization
‘Praça dos Três Poderes’, one of the main tourist attractions in Brasília, the capital of Brazil, will be restored. The Ministry of Culture (MinC), through the National Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage (Iphan), announced this Monday (22). Designed by architect Oscar Niemeyer (1907-2012), the square houses the headquarters of the Three Powers of the…
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April 19: Brazil Celebrates Indigenous Peoples Day
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According to data from the 2022 Census conducted by the Brazilian Institute of Geography and Statistics (IBGE), the government agency responsible for statistics, Brazil is home to about 1.7 million self-declared indigenous people belonging to 305 ethnic groups. This population represents 0.83% of the country’s total population. More than half — 51.25%, or 867,900 indigenous…
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April 19: Indigenous Peoples Day
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According to data from the 2022 Census conducted by IBGE, the Brazilian government’s statistics agency, Brazil is home to approximately 1.7 million self-declared indigenous individuals belonging to 305 ethnic groups. This population represents 0.83 percent of the country’s total population. More than half – 51.25% or 867,900 indigenous people – reside in the Legal Amazon…
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How to Get a First-Class Seat Without Emptying Your Bank Account
Tight seats, crowded overhead compartments, pretzel bags (if there are any left) – all of this is part of the experience when it comes to flying these days. But while this may be true in economy class, the story is very different if you’re lucky enough to fly first class. Booking a seat in first…
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ECLIPSE 2024: Why Is Monday’s Total Solar Eclipse So Unique?
Each eclipse, just like a snowflake, is unique. Each has a different path, maximum totality length, and impact on a population. And the eclipse that will occur on Monday (8), visible from various parts of the United States, is no exception. It will be a unique event. The reason boils down to a few key…
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Did you know that the USA has its own statue of ‘Christ the Redeemer’?
The statue of ‘Christ the Redeemer’ is located atop a mountain in Rio de Janeiro. Everyone knows that. But the United States has its own statue of ‘Christ the Redeemer’, and if you haven’t visited it yet, you should make a trip there when you get the chance. The seven-story statue of ‘Christ of the…
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Did You Know That the U.S. Has Its Own ‘Christ the Redeemer’?
The statue of ‘Christ the Redeemer’ is atop a mountain in Rio de Janeiro. Everyone knows it. But the United States has its own statue of “Christ the Redeemer,” and if you haven’t visited it yet, you should experience it when you have the chance. The seven-story statue ‘Christ of the Ozarks’ has been one…
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Afrotourism: Afro-Brazilian culture is a defining part of Brazil’s identity
In the main cultural expressions, rhythms and dances, gastronomy, visual arts, architecture, religiosity, and the construction of our history, the historical influence of the black population is present throughout Brazil. Want to know more? Explore some destinations that preserve the memory of the African heritage of the past and that will surprise you with the…
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Act Locally During Global Volunteer Month
April is Global Volunteer Month, a time to celebrate volunteers and inspire volunteering in large and small communities. Volunteering is on the decline, according to research from AmeriCorps and the U.S. Census Bureau. Additionally, Points of Light, a global nonprofit organization dedicated to inspiring, equipping, and mobilizing people to take actions that change the world,…
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Among the 30 Coolest Streets in the World, There’s One in Rio
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Time Out magazine has compiled a list of the coolest streets in the world. Through a global team of editors and local expert contributors, each advocating for the coolest street in their city, the magazine selected 30 streets worth a visit right now. In 8th place is Arnaldo Quintela, a gastronomic hotspot in Botafogo, a…