2. INTRODUCTION
Brazil is a 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.
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4. CULTURE BRAZIL
Brazil is 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 is the 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 OF BRAZIL: 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.
8. THE CULTURE OF BRAZIL: 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 OF BRAZIL: 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.
11. The performing arts 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 OF BRAZIL: 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 OF BRAZIL: 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 OF BRAZIL: 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
In all 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 OF BRAZIL: 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
Christ the Redeemer.
Bread of sugar.
Elevator lacerda.
Elevator lacerda.
Safe harbor historic center
Iguazu national park.
Reef beaches
Meeting of the waters
beautiful.
Copacabana beach.
