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- 2. INTRODUCTION Brazil isa country full of colors, flavors, sounds, arts and charm. They have their Portuguese language to their fascinating dances, sports and rhythms that fill the soul with joy and joy, even going through modern professional and technological Brazil. All this without forgetting the succulent dishes of its varied regions and the mystical nature of its people, its places and passages that invite all to know the paradise that Brazil offers.
- 4. CULTURE BRAZIL Brazilis fascinated by its miscegenation. Native, European, Asian and African roots, among many others, are reflected not only in the culture but also in the customs of Brazilians. The cuisine, music, crafts, architecture and popular festivals give the country that multicultural identity. In fact, Brazil has 17 cultural and natural assets recognized as World Heritage by UNESCO (United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization) and one of the wonders of the contemporary world, Christ the Redeemer.
- 5. Brazil isthe fifth largest country in the world, both in geographical area and population. It is also one of the most geographically and culturally diverse nations on the planet. Due to this great diversity, Brazil has earned the nickname "land of contrasts", a nickname that can not be deserved by any other country in the world. CULTURE BRAZIL
- 6. THE CULTURE OFBRAZIL: CUSTOMS AND ETIQUETTE It is known that the Brazilian population expresses itself physically and transmits their feelings through touch instead of words. Some foreigners might misunderstand this form of expression, as if it were something of a sexual nature.
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- 8. THE CULTURE OFBRAZIL: THE LANGUAGE Almost ninety-nine percent of the Brazilian population speaks Portuguese, a Romance language belonging to the Indo-European family of languages. Portuguese was initially introduced in Brazil in the early 1500s. Before the arrival of the Portuguese, the natives spoke languages belonging to at least four linguistic families: Arahuaca, Ge, Carib and Tupí-Guarani. As the Tupi-Guaraní was the language spoken by the Indians of the coast.
- 9. THE CULTURE OFBRAZIL: RELIGION Roman Catholicism is the predominant religious faith in Brazil. In Brazil there is the separation of Church and State and the Constitution of 1988 grants to all citizens freedom of belief and religious expression. However, there is a very close relationship between the Catholic Church and the State, as it has for most of the country's history. The main Catholic holidays are also public holidays in Brazil.
- 10. CULTURE OF BRAZIL Painting and sculpture Architecture Music Dance
- 11. The performingarts include some of the country's most important artistic expressions, theater, circus and dance. The Brazilian dance has diverse origins and receives influences from other countries; Mainly Africans; morisco; European and indigenous. They are different in each country region. There are also folkloric and traditional dances such as forrò; The axè and others.
- 12. THE CULTURE OFBRAZIL: MUSIC Music is one of the most important artistic manifestations and national culture, and it is also very respected internationally. Let's get acquainted with some of the musical styles: Samba: Of Afrobaian origin, the rhythm descends of the lundu and was used in the festivities of the squares between umbigadas and movements of capoeira. At the beginning of the 20th century it was adopted by composers such as Ernesto Nazareth, Noel Rosa, Cartola and Donga, who extracted it from the ostracism and legitimized it in the official culture.
- 13. THE CULTURE OFBRAZIL: MUSIC Bossa Nova Urban movement originated in the late 50's. At first it was simply a different way of singing samba, but later incorporated elements of jazz, with tones based on voice and piano or guitar. Among the main authors we can mention Nara Leão, Carlos Lyra, João Gilberto, I cry Genre created from the mixture of elements of European ballroom dancing and Portuguese popular music, with African influences. Chiquinha Gonzaga was the first pianist of the genre and, in 1897, wrote Corta-Jaca, one of the greatest contributions to the choro repertoire. Pixinguinha, Ernesto Nazareth and Waldir Azevedo
- 14. THE CULTURE OFBRAZIL: MUSIC Tropicalism Tropicalism combines elements of pop culture and elite culture, in addition to making use in many occasions of a politically committed and protest speech, since it was born in the years of the military dictatorship. Caetano Veloso, Gilberto Gil, Gal Costa, Maria Bethânia young guard This movement was basically linked to American and English rock, although with a more romantic style. Its main representatives are Roberto Carlos, Erasmo Carlos and
- 15. THE GASTRONOMY Inall of Brazil there are three main foods that, to some extent, represent the nucleus of the diet of the population: rice, beans and cassava Among the typical Brazilian dishes are feijoada, acarayé, vatapá, churrasco, tutu de beijão, cheese bread, sun meat, prawns with squash, rice with beans, fish in banana leaf, couscous, polenta, Patty, duck al tucupi.
- 16. THE CULTURE OFBRAZIL: CELEBRATIONS, CELEBRATIONS The Carnival is four days of all kinds of parties, characterized by the daily parades of dancers and musicians in disguise, formal encounters, street performers and musical contests During the month of June a series of popular celebrations are celebrated like The Juninas Festivals (June Festivals). These festivities, originating in the Catholic convention, are the feasts of San Antonio (June 13), San Juan (June 24) and San Pedro (June 29). They are celebrated with huge public bonfires, traditional foods and games, dances and parties for children
- 17. ATRACTIVOS TURISTICOS Christthe Redeemer. Bread of sugar. Elevator lacerda. Elevator lacerda. Safe harbor historic center Iguazu national park. Reef beaches Meeting of the waters beautiful. Copacabana beach.