Category: Entertainment
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Legends of Brazil: A Musical Celebration of 200 Years
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The year 2024 marks the 200th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the United States and Brazil. Join PCE this November for a bicentennial celebration featuring two centuries of incredible music from South America, from the early works of native Brazilian composers to a world premiere commission by André Mehmari, a prominent figure in the current…
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No Woman No Cry, with Gilberto Gil, in Celebration of the 50th Anniversary of Bob Marley’s Original Hit
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Playing For Change (PFC), a global multimedia company certified as a B Corp (Social Purpose Corporation) dedicated to uniting the world through the power of music, has released its latest Song Around The World, “No Woman No Cry,” featuring Stephen Marley, Gilberto Gil, and Mermans Mosengo. It was launched on October 11 on Rolling Stone…
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Samba Instruments Recognized as National Cultural Heritage of Brazil
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A total of nine samba musical instruments, including the pandeiro (a type of hand-played frame drum), tam-tam (a percussion instrument often referred to as a gong), cuíca (a type of friction drum), and tamborim, have been officially recognized as part of Brazil’s national cultural heritage. The law formalizing this recognition was signed by President Luiz…
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How American Households Have Changed?
In 1960, more than 44% of all American households included married parents with children, while just over 13% were single individuals without children. Today, this has reversed—by 2023, single individuals living alone and married couples without children have surpassed households of married parents. Single-person households have increased more than fivefold, from 6.9 million in 1960…
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Pizzeria in Rio Among the Best in the World
Rome, New York, and São Paulo? No way! In Rio, you can also enjoy quality pizza! The guide 50 Top Pizza has chosen the best artisanal pizza in the world, and the Rio-based Ferro e Farinha came in 8th place. Dough, sauce, ingredients, and customer service were some of the criteria used in the voting.…
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Lonely Planet Reveals the Best Travel Destinations and Trends for 2025
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Lonely Planet, the global authority on travel, has revealed its top destinations to visit next year with the launch of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel 2025. The 15th edition of this bestselling book features 30 must-visit destinations around the world and, for the first time, the title includes the top 10 travel trend predictions for…
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With ideal winds for practice, Ceará attracts athletes and artists interested in kitesurfing
Ceará is established as one of the most sought-after destinations in the world for kitesurfing, attracting not only professional athletes but also celebrities looking to enjoy the perfect winds of the coastline.
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Goiás Promotes Nautical Tourism and Sport Fishing at the Largest Nautical Fair in Latin America
The Government of Goiás, through Goiás Turismo, participated in the São Paulo Boat Show 2024, the largest nautical fair in Latin America. According to the organizers, the fair offered a wide variety of vessels, accessories, equipment, segment trends, networking, and business opportunities. The exclusive Goiás Turismo booth showcased the best attractions of Nautical Tourism and…
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Brazilian resorts set occupancy record in 2023
Brazilian resorts achieved a record occupancy rate of 60.7% in 2023, reflecting a significant recovery in the sector post-pandemic.
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National tourism advances and attracts 4.9 million foreign visitors by September
Brazil has been attracting more and more foreign visitors. Between January and September 2024, the number of tourists coming from other countries increased by 12% compared to the same period last year. The country has already recorded 4.897 million international travelers. This positive data was released by the Ministry of Tourism, in partnership with Embratur…