Category: In Focus
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Parintins Festival Recognized as Cultural Heritage
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The Parintins Folklore Festival and the Arraial da Pavulagem, held in the states of Amazonas and Pará, have been recognized as manifestations of national culture. President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sanctioned two bills recognizing them as cultural heritage of the country.Parintins FestivalThe Parintins Folklore Festival is held annually in June in the city of…
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Be amazed by the stunning Iguaçu Falls in southern Brazil
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Be amazed by the Iguaçu Falls, the largest waterfall system in the world and one of the New Seven Wonders of Nature, in Foz do Iguaçu, Paraná.
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The American Midwest Has Vast Natural Beauty
Commonly referred to as the breadbasket of America, the Midwest is best known for its manufacturing and agriculture sectors, fertile pastures, and friendly people. Less known to many are the natural wonders that occupy the vast open spaces of the Midwest. Nestled among the plains and hidden valleys of the region are some of the…
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Native Americans Protect Heritage, Connect Visitors to Nature in U.S. Parks
Even as a newly proclaimed national monument encompasses thousands of acres of sacred sites of Native American heritage, tribal leaders are shaping the future of public lands and national parks across the United States. The U.S. Secretary of the Interior, Deb Haaland, the first Native American to serve as a Cabinet secretary, oversees the National…
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Best Countries to Travel Alone
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Brazil is a country full of surprises. Did you know, according to US News & World Report, that we are among the best countries for solo travel? This is because we excel in hospitality, climate, and stunning scenery. See more below: • Spain: Several independent kingdoms united in 1492 to form the Kingdom of Spain,…
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Brazil selects “I’m Still Here” for the 2025 Oscar race
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The film I’m Still Here, directed by Walter Salles, has been selected to represent Brazil in the race for the Best International Feature Film Oscar in 2025. The announcement was made by the Brazilian Academy of Cinema following a unanimous decision by the selection committee. The film won the Best Screenplay award at the Venice…
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Celebrating the Brazilian Classic of Children’s Literature: “Marcelo, Martello, Marshmallow”
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This is the first English edition of the beloved Brazilian children’s book Marcelo, Martelo, Marmelo, originally published in 1976. This timeless story by acclaimed author Ruth Rocha is a playful reflection on language and a celebration of young creative thinkers like Marcelo as they make sense of the world around them.This English edition has been…
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Círio de Nazaré, Faith, Devotion, and Tradition in the Brazilian Amazon
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Considered one of the largest religious celebrations in the world, it takes place every year in Belém, the capital of the State of Pará, in October, attracting around 2 million faithful to pay homage to Our Lady of Nazaré. Designated a Cultural Heritage of Humanity by UNESCO, this festival lasts several days, characterized by the…
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Forró Becomes Cultural Heritage of Brazil
In a unanimous decision, the Advisory Council of Cultural Heritage of the National Institute of Historical and Artistic Heritage (Iphan) declared the traditional matrices of forró as Cultural Heritage of Brazil. The council, composed of representatives from public, private institutions, and civil society, also elected forró as a super musical genre, as it encompasses northeastern…
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Visit Brasil Gallery Highlighted the Amazon in NY
The Parintins Folklore Festival in Amazonas and the cuisine of Pará were highlighted at the “Visit Brasil – Amazon Gallery” event held in New York in September. This initiative, a partnership between Embratur and Sebrae, showcased to Americans the diversity, cultural richness, and ancestral flavors of the Amazon region. The president of Embratur, Marcelo Freixo,…