Category: In Focus
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LGBT Pride Month
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LGBT Pride Month is a month, typically June, dedicated to celebrating and commemorating lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) pride, observed in the Western world. Pride Month began after the Stonewall riots, a series of protests for gay liberation in 1969, and has since spread beyond the U.S. Modern Pride Month both honors the LGBT…
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Brazilian Film on Indigenous Resistance Wins Award at Cannes
The Brazilian feature film A Flor do Buriti (Flor do Buriti), produced by Brazilian Renée Nader Messora and Portuguese João Salaviza, won an award at the 2023 Cannes Film Festival in France. It received the Prix D’ensemble in the “Un Certain Regard” section. The film, a production of Entre Filmes, which premiered on May 23,…
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Festas Juninas Recognized as an Expression of Brazilian Culture
At the beginning of this year, Brazil approved a law officially recognizing the festas juninas as an expression of the country’s national culture. These events, which pay homage to the Catholic saints Santo Antônio, São João, and São Pedro, are deeply rooted in Brazilian tradition and are celebrated with great enthusiasm throughout the country. According…
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The Brazilian-European Atmosphere of Gramado
Discover the unique Brazilian-European atmosphere of Gramado, with Bavarian architecture, fondue, chocolate, snow, and must-see attractions in Serra Gaúcha.
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Brasil Summerfest 2023: Feel the rhythm of Brazil without ever leaving New York
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Brasil Summerfest is back to NYC this summer from July 2-15 with a superb selection of some of Brazil’s most dynamic that the public come to expect at every festival. This year’s headlining show will be a rare free performance by legendary Brazilian vocalist and four-time Latin Grammy winner Marisa Monte, who will take the…
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Nanny Assis Presents an Overview of Brazilian and Jazz Musical Styles in New Album
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“Rovanio: The Music of Nanny Assis,” set to be released on June 23 by the German jazz label In+Out Records, is Assis’s second album. It showcases not only his versatility but also his love for collaboration, featuring a total of twenty guest artists — including esteemed figures such as Ron Carter, Randy Brecker, Chico Pinheiro,…
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June Is LGBTQIA+ Pride Month
June is globally recognized as LGBTQIA+ Pride Month, a time to honor LGBTQIA+ communities and advocate for the rights of those who are under attack and facing discrimination. In New York, the largest LGBTQIA+ pride parade in the country takes place. The 2019 World Pride event attracted approximately 5 million participants to celebrate the 50th…
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Nudist Beaches Are Becoming More Popular
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Berlin recently announced that women can now go topless in the public pools of the German capital, while on Nantucket Island, Massachusetts, women went topless last December after residents voted in favor of “gender equality on the beaches.” The “Free the Nipple” campaign has also returned post-pandemic with topless parades in New York City, Vancouver,…
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Americans Hit the Road This Memorial Day
Despite high inflation and tighter budgets, the forecast is for crowded highways and airports this Memorial Day weekend. The tourism industry expects millions of Americans to travel this weekend, kicking off the busy summer season.How are Americans traveling?• Road TripsThe cheaper gas prices are leading more Americans to consider road trips as an alternative. About…
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Celine Dion Cancels Entire Tour Due to Rare Disease. What Disease Is This?
Celine Dion has canceled all shows of her “Courage World Tour” until 2024 to continue treatment for a rare neurological disorder.