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There’s no point to samba if it doesn’t make you smile – Aletia
There is no point to samba if it doesn’t make you smile. – Alma Guillermoprieto See more photos here. via There is no point to samba if it doesn’t make you smile — Aleteia.org – Worldwide Catholic Network Sharing Faith Resources … Continue reading
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Tagged Brasil, Brzil, Carnaval, Carnival, Portela, Rio Carnival 2017
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Moqueca Baiana (Brazilian Seafood Stew) — The Domestic Man
Moqueca is a fitting representation of Brazil’s diverse culinary background. There are several variations of this dish today, but Moqueca Baiana, from the Northeast state of Bahia, is one of the most interesting reflection of the traditions embedded in Brazilian … Continue reading
After a wait of 33 years Portela is champion again — Rio the Guide
After a wait of 33 years Portela, one of Rio’s oldest and most iconic samba schools, is champion of Rio’s carnival again. And by the narrowest of margins of just point one of a point out of 270. Portela scored … Continue reading
The Favela as a Community Land Trust: A Solution to Eviction and Gentrification? | RioOnWatch
Clique aqui para Português This is the second in a series of three articles summarizing reports on Brazilian housing law, organized by the Cyrus R. Vance Center for International Justice at request… Source: The Favela as a Community Land Trust: A Solution … Continue reading
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Tagged Brasil, Brazil, brazilian style, Culture, infrastructure, Technology, Urban
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Oscar’s too white, Carnival’s too black – DMovies – your platform for thought-provoking cinema
As Brazil prepares for Carnival, DMovies remembers Black Orpheus, the Oscar and cordial racism in Brazilian cinema and beyond Source: Oscar’s too white, Carnival’s too black – DMovies – your platform for thought-provoking cinema
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Tagged Brasil, Brazil, brazilian style, Carnaval, creatives, Culture, dance, drum, film, history, Life, Rio de Janeiro, samba, South America, Urban
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Counting Down to Carnival
The clock is ticking down to Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, the city’s first really big celebration since the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic games. Rio de Janeiro is the most famous and the largest of Brazil’s carnival celebrations. In Rio … Continue reading
Brazil races against time to save drought-hit city, dying crops | Reuters
Source: Brazil races against time to save drought-hit city, dying crops | Reuters
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Tagged Brasil, Brazil, brazilian style, infrastructure, Politics, Technology
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Regional leaders console Brazil’s ex-President Lula – BBC News
The wife of Brazil’s former President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is pronounced brain-dead. Source: Regional leaders console Brazil’s ex-President Lula – BBC News
History of Samba and its African roots
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Tagged Afro Brazilian History, Art, Brasil, Culture, samba
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Brazil’s quilombos face eucalyptus giant in land war | Brazil | Al Jazeera
Source: Brazil’s quilombos face eucalyptus giant in land war | Brazil | Al Jazeera
Brazil: Clashes as Senate approves 20-year austerity plan – BBC News
The Brazilian Senate freezes public spending for the next 20 years, prompting angry protests. Source: Brazil: Clashes as Senate approves 20-year austerity plan – BBC News
Bahia to have the largest solar power plant in Latin America — Renewable Energy Prospect
This is the excerpt for your very first post. via Bahia to have the largest solar power plant in Latin America — Renewable Energy Prospect
