Tag Archives: Rio de Janeiro

Oscar’s too white, Carnival’s too black – DMovies – your platform for thought-provoking cinema

Posted on February 24, 2017 by agogo22

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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JR Installs Giant Athletes Interacting With the City of Rio | Colossal

Posted on August 9, 2016 by agogo22

French artist JR just unveiled two new works in Rio ahead of the 2016 Olympics that depict enormous athletes interacting with the city. The first depicts Cologne-based, Sudanese high jumper Mohamed Younes Idriss hurdling over a 25-story apartment complex in … Continue reading →

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Brazil . . . Sizzling SALVADOR & more

Posted on April 9, 2016 by agogo22

(ALL PHOTOS TAKEN BY trotting tani) PREAMBLE If you have been reading my blogs, by now you would have figured that I write mostly about places frequented by ‘fewer people’ . . . places that are perhaps more exotic but … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Bahia Brazil, Brazil, exotic locations, Iguassu Falls, Pelourinho Salvador, Rio de Janeiro, Salvador Brazil, UNESCO World Heritage Site | Leave a comment

Demonstrations in Rio De Janeiro

Posted on April 4, 2016 by agogo22

In my last blog post I recommended to all the photographers that have FEAR of shooting people from a close distance, or fear of ruining the “candid moment” to first visit a big manifestation, even better…visit a demonstration (where the passions heat … Continue reading →

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Rio Privé

Posted on March 18, 2016 by agogo22

I spent New Year’s Eve in Rio de Janeiro and I can’t think of a better place to end the year. Rio certainly lives up to its reputation. It has it all: the ocean on one side and the breathtaking … Continue reading →

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Rio de Janeiro Carnival carnage

Posted on March 15, 2016 by agogo22

Well sort of, but that is Rio’s dark reputation 😉 The first big goal for 2016 was Carnival in Rio. We looked at the challenge and decided there were only 2 keys things to do, and then left the rest … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged blocos, Carnaval, Carnival, Copacabana, Imperial Palace, Ipanema, Real Gabinete Portugues Da Leitura, Rio de Janeiro, Royal Palace of Rio de Janeiro, The Royal Portuguese Reading Room | Leave a comment

Inside the Favela Rocinha

Posted on March 12, 2016 by agogo22

If you read the safety instructions of the Foreign Office, one find filling pages warnings about Brazil that one should strongly consider. It’s particularly pointed out that there are frequently armed conflicts and robberies in the north of the country … Continue reading →

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Favela cooking

Posted on January 23, 2016 by agogo22

Today was a dramatic day that put our intrepid name to the test. It started dramatically when we awoke to the sound of a loud firework being released near our apartment. We later learned this is a prelude to a … Continue reading →

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Brazil always drumming my heart

Posted on December 20, 2015 by agogo22

Today, I woke up to the sounds of the Bateria which was the perfect alarm to get me up in the morning. As carnival draws closer this will be a very familiar sound as samba schools take to the streets … Continue reading →

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A colourful firework display marks the launch of Rio de Janeiro’s floating Christmas tree.

Posted on December 18, 2015 by agogo22

Rio de Janeiro’s Bradesco Seguros Christmas Tree, which floats on the Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon, was unveiled with a light and fireworks show this weekend. The tree has been attracting attention since it’s inauguration in 1996, due partly to it’s … Continue reading →

Posted in General | Tagged Amazuna, Brazil, Christmas, Christmas Tree, Decoration, Feast of the Epiphany, Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo de Freitas | Leave a comment

Revolutionary in Rio

Posted on December 9, 2015 by agogo22

A young girl’s long hair is blown by the wind, while she stares ahead at a small collection of trees. Three heads – human or animal we are not sure — protrude from wellington boots on the pavement. It is … Continue reading →

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Postcard: street art in Rio de Janeiro

Posted on November 13, 2015 by agogo22

Over the last three years, I’ve occassionally heard about people taking street art tours. I would never have thought about taking one, but while I was traveling in July I took two, and they were two highlights of my time away from … Continue reading →

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