The flag of Rio de Janeiro features alternating blue and white quadrants, representing Portugal's influence as well as purity, justice, and vigilance. In the center is an eagle holding a blue shell with the date "April 9, 1892", when the first state constitution was enacted. The flag also features motto "to manage public affairs with righteousness" and symbols of sugar cane and coffee, Rio's main products. Traditional Rio cuisine is influenced by Portuguese dishes like cod, oxtail, and the iconic feijoada, a black bean stew often served with pork. Popular Rio sports include skateboarding, slacklining, kitesurfing, football, and samba dancing.

1. tourist guide
RIO DE JANEIRO
NICOLAS A. S. CUNHA
IGOR F. POLISEL
GABRIEL FELIPE
DAVID BORGES
Grupo Info.
Professor: Severo
Ortiz
Prof. Antonio de
Freitas
Avelar

2. meaning of Rio de Janeiro flag
Dr. Alberto Rosa Fioravanti, The flag
of the state of Rio de Janeiro was
established on October 5 , 1965. The
flag is formed by a rectangle divided
into four quadrants proportional
alternating white and blue colors

3. • Historically, blue and white present in the flag
symbolize the Portuguese origin of the city , as
are the traditional colors of the monarchy in
Portugal , used since 1097 in the creation of
Portucalense . Only after the proclamation of
the Portuguese Republic was that the state
changed the colors of their flag.
•

4. There is another interpretation of the
colors of the flag of Rio de Janeiro , the
heraldic significance. White is the
convention of silver, which
traditionally symbolizes innocence ,
purity , beauty, chastity , hope and
peace. Blue symbolizes justice , loyalty,
knowledge, perseverance and
vigilance.

5. In the center of the coat is an eagle in
flight position , symbolizing the
power and strength of the just and
honest government . The eagle holds
a blue round shell with bands in silver.
Within the range that cuts the shield
is written " April 9, 1892 ," the date of
enactment of the first state
constitution.

6. In 1992 it was added to the flag the
motto written in Latin " recte
Rempublicam Gerere " which means "
to manage public affairs with
righteousness." The shield is
surrounded by a gold color bead
representing the union of the people
of Rio de Janeiro . Above the shield ,
centralized , is Delta , star silver color,
representing the State of Rio de
Janeiro in the flag of Brazil.

7. To the left and right of the shield are
arranged , respectively , a stalk of
sugar cane and coffee branch ,
symbolizing the main products of the
earth . The branches are joined by a
color band of silver that involves , and
this range is written " State of Rio de
Janeiro ."

8. Many people think that Rio de Janeiro
has a typical cuisine , which is not
true. The typically Rio foods are
closely linked to revenues of
Portuguese cuisine , which were
adapted to the reality of this state.
For nearly two centuries , from 1763
to 1960 , the city was the capital of
Portugal and perpetuated , mainly ,
the influence of taste and lusas
traditions in our food.

9. A very carioca and traditional option
are dishes cod base, an obvious and
delicious Portuguese heritage that
extends to today without many
changes . In fact , there are many
restaurants specializing in serving cod
throughout Rio de Janeiro. And for
those who do not know what to order
, start with a delicious codfish balls ,
which is very well accompanied with
some oil drops !

10. Dishes like oxtail , tongue, liver steak
and fried sardines can be considered
something typical of Rio's cuisine.
After all, they are eaten very common
for locals restaurants, especially the
most traditional , and we do not see
easily anywhere else .

11. But perhaps the most carioca of all
food is feijoada , so dear throughout
the state . The feijoada carioca has to
be with black beans and lead various
parts of the pig ( from nose to tail ,
will almost all! ) . Tracking, white rice
and manioc flour that neat ! The
feijoada is so typical that all samba
school court serves the dish at least
once a year . And there's nothing
better than feijoada and samba ?

12. RIO SPORTS

13. SKATE

14. SLACKLINE

15. KITESURF

16. FOOTBALL

17. SAMBA

18. circle dance similar to drumming ,
with dancers soloists, spread
throughout Brazil with choreographic
variants and instrumental
accompaniment