The document discusses culture in Brazil. It notes that Brazil has indigenous, European, Asian, and African roots that have created a diverse ethnic and cultural mosaic expressed through traditions, food, art, architecture, and celebrations. The multicultural nature of Brazil is recognized constitutionally, with the state supporting and valuing various cultural manifestations. Portuguese is the official language, though regional variations exist. Music also reflects Brazil's diversity, with genres like samba and bossa nova being globally famous but many regional styles existing. Popular dances discussed include samba, with its carnival variations, and capoeira, a martial art blended with dance.

1. culture in brazil
Brazil is a giant country that fascinates for its miscegenation. The indigenous,
European, Asian and African roots, among many others, give rise to a true mosaic
of people characterized by an ethnic and cultural variety expressed through its
traditions, gastronomy, folklore, art, architecture and celebrations.
The multicultural nature of Brazil is recognized in the Constitution itself, which
guarantees the full exercise of cultural rights and says that the state should
support, encourage and value its different manifestations, as well as protect the
indigenous cultures, Afro-Brazilian and other groups participating in it. the process
of national civilization. Portuguese, imposed by the Portuguese as an official
language during colonial times, serves as a national identifying element because it
is spoken throughout the territory.
The Brazilian geography is also very varied. It goes from the paradisiacal beaches
of the Atlantic to the dense jungle of the Amazon and from the overpopulated
metropolises like Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro to the flood-prone desert of
Maranhão. This incredible variety has led to very different lifestyles and foods.
A detail that gives a clue to the impressive culinary variety is that a dish with the
same name can refer to entirely different elaborations depending on the place. For
example, the couscous, which from São Paulo to Rio Grande do Sul is a semolina
with sardines while from Rio de Janeiro to the northeast is a sweet. The basic
ingredients of Brazilian cuisine are rice, beans, cereals and fruits, and the most
widespread dish is feijoada, a stew made from beans, pork and rice.
In Brazil, music enjoys a prominent role in popular culture. It has diverse origins
and with the spread of immigrants throughout the territory, each region of the
country has developed its own rhythm. The cheerful and festive character is also
very characteristic of the Brazilians, but when talking about parties there is one that
stands out above all: the carnival of Rio de Janeiro. For a week the streets of the
city become an authentic party full of music, dances and parades that attract
thousands of tourists from around the world.

2. The indigenous, European, Asian and African roots, among many others, give rise
to a true mosaic of people characterized by an ethnic and cultural variety
expressed through gastronomic, folkloric, artistic, architectural and festive
manifestations.
BELIEF
The number of Protestants has grown rapidly and currently represents 19-26% of
the population.
Other religions are spiritualism (2.1-4.8%), Afro-Brazilian religions (~ 2%), others (~
2%), as well as people without religion (7.9-12.8%). The Jewish population in Brazil
is 100 thousand people. Mainly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro.
The minorities are constituted by the natives who conserve their religion and their
customs, especially in the Amazon, such as União do Vegetal and Santo Daime.

3. As a result of black slavery, some Afro-Brazilians practice African beliefs such as
animism, and others such as Candomblé and Umbanda.
The arrival of immigrants from Asia brought with it the practice of the following
minority religions with respect to the country's globality: Buddhism, Confucianism,
Taoism, Shinto and Islam, growing in the country. Brazil has the second largest
number of followers of the so-called new Japanese religions, barely surpassed by
Japan itself. You can mention Seicho-no-Ie, Tenrikyo, Igreja Messiânica Mundial
and others, with varying degrees of Judaic-Christian influences, from the religions
of East Asia (mainly represented by the native traditions of Japan) and Indian
religions (mainly represented by the (Buddhism ).
BRAZILIAN MUSIC
The music of Brazil is a living reflection of the cultural diversity of this country, with
Indigenous, African and European influences. The samba and bossa nova, famous

4. throughout the world, are the best known genres. Even so, there are several
paradigmatic genres that identify Brazilian music.
Like all expressions of Brazilian culture, the music of Brazil is a mixture of very
diverse influences, developing a wide variety of regional rhythms throughout its
history. Musical traditions of Europe,
African rhythms and indigenous styles have hybridized since the colonial era to
form a panorama of sounds unique in the world.
DANCES
SAMBA
Samba is a genre of dance music that was born in Brazil, where it is the national
dance. There are two different forms of Samba: the rural and the urban, although
nowadays the name of Samba is often given to a variety of danceable species that,
in general, are distinguished by their binary compass of great vivacity with a
predominance of syncopation, and by the use of the major mode in the melodies.
The samba is danced during festivals and popular celebrations such as Carnival.
Some of the most popular versions include: carioca, a baion, conga, mesemba, a

5. batucado and carnivale. To get the real character of the Samba, the dancer has to
play with the girl and be very exuberant. Many of the figures currently used in
Samba require precise movement of the pelvis. This movement is very difficult to
do, but without it, the Samba loses all.
CAPOEIRA
Capoeira is a compendium of activities that are developed starting from a process
that contains a high dose of dynamism, and a choreography that is carried out by
two companions (although in reality they are two enemies that are being stirred
up). All this is characterized by the association of ritual movements, executed in
harmony and with a lot of rhythm (we are talking about Brazil ...). The entire scene
is directed by the touch of the 'berimbau' (musical instrument that looks like a
somewhat rustic harp), which simulates an intention of attack, defense and
elusiveness, at the same time that skills, strength and self-confidence are
exhibited, with the collaboration of the partner / attacker. The complex
choreography is made from a basic movement called "gingado". Among the most
important characteristics we can highlight: the freedom of creation, the strict
obedience of rituals, the preservation of tradition and, above all, respect. The word
Capoeira comes from the Portuguese translation of "caponera" (fighting cocks). In
1712 the Brazilian army formed a special command of capoeiristas who performed

6. great feats in the war they had with Paraguay. Capoeira is also known as the
dance of the slaves, the dance of liberation or of the delinquents. The ambiguity of
this martial art, which is often difficult to distinguish from an exotic ritual dance, is
due precisely to the circumstances in which it developed. Capoeira is a dance, a
fight and a game. It is "played" in the "Roda", a circle formed by capoeristas, music
is the basic element that directs the game of Capoeira. With the sense of game, it
has an attack and a defense, being some typical movements of each athlete. For
each attack there are different possibilities of defense and counterattack.