International Women’s Day: A Global Celebration of Equality and Empowerment
International Women’s Day (IWD), celebrated on March 8th each year, is a powerful global movement that honors the achievements of…
Groundbreaking Exhibition Featuring Anne Frank’s Annex Opened in NYC
For the first time in history, an exhibition outside Amsterdam will immerse visitors in the rooms where Anne Frank, her…
Community‑Based Tourism A Game‑Changer For Indigenous Communities
In the face of the climate emergency, the debate on ways to promote sustainable development in the Amazon is gaining…
Native Americans protect heritage, connect visitors to nature at U.S. parks
Even as a recently proclaimed national monument spans thousands of hectares of sacred Native American heritage sites, tribal leaders are…
Celebrating 202 Years of Brazilian Independence: A Journey Through Time
On September 7, 2024, Brazil celebrates the 202nd anniversary of its independence, a milestone that marks over two centuries of sovereignty…
23 Years Since 9/11
Each year, September 11 National Day of Service and Remembrance is a chance to turn a dark day in the…
After Heavy Rains, Brazilian Researchers Found An Almost Complete Fossil Of A Dinosaur
Researchers in Rio Grande do Sul, Brazil, have made a momentous discovery for the paleontology. In May, after heavy rains…
Festa Junina: Brazil’s Vibrant Celebration of Culture and Tradition
In the heart of Brazil, nestled within the rich tapestry of its cultural heritage, lies a festival that embodies the…
Brazil’s Diplomatic Shift: Ambassador Withdrawal from Israel
In a move that has reverberated across international corridors, Brazil has recently announced the withdrawal of its ambassador from Israel.…
“Lula”, A Documentary About The Brazilian President, Premieres At Cannes
An intimate portrait of Luiz Inácio “Lula” da Silva that explores the rise, fall and return to power of a…
Brazilian Geopark Receives UNESCO Recognition
The Terra dos Gigantes (Land of the Giants) geopark in Uberaba, located in the Triângulo Mineiro region of Minas Gerais…
April 19: Brazil Celebrates Indigenous People Day
According to data from the 2022 Census conducted by the Brazilian government´s statistics agency IBGE, Brazil is home to approximately…
Afrotourism: Afro-Brazilian culture is a defining part of Brazil’s Identity
In major cultural expressions, in rhythms and dances, in gastronomy, in visual arts, in architecture, in religiosity and in the…
Discovery of Brazil, the Story Behind the April 22, 1500
In addition to Earth Day, on April 22 is celebrated the supposed ‘discovery’ of Brazil. On that date in 1500,…
April 19 Is Brazil’s Day Of The Indigenous Peoples
In July 2022, a law defined April 19 as Brazil’s Day of the Indigenous Peoples—no longer “Indian Day”—aimed at celebrating…
Documentary Shows Brazilian Photojournalist’s Experience In Conflict Areas
The Brazilian Photojournalist Joel Silva missed the birth of his son. 24 years ago, when he was born, Joel was…
How About Having A Chat With A Brazilian Writer From the 19th Century?
The Brazilian Academy of Letters (ABL) has launched a digital version of Machado de Assis, which interacts and answers questions…
International Women’s Day: Inspire Inclusion
International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration of the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women. Each year,…
How St. Patrick’s Day Took on New Life in America
Every March 17th, the U.S. becomes an emerald country for a day. Americans wear green clothes and drink green beer.…
Brazilian President Lula: “I Hope Biden Wins
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva hopes U.S. counterpart Joe Biden will win his bid for re-election in November.…
Marquês De Sapucaí Turns 40: Learn The History Of Rio’s Sambódromo
The Marquês de Sapucaí Sambódromo (place where schools of Samba perform), located in the central region of Rio de Janeiro,…
Welcome To The Year Of The Dragon
This year, Saturday, February 10, 2024 marks the start of the Lunar New Year. Each year the date of the Lunar…
Carnival 2024: Discover The First Women-Only Samba School
The first samba school just for women was born in Rio de Janeiro 10 years ago. Called “Grêmio Recreativo Escola…
Known As The Brazilian Elon Musk, Entrepreneur Creates Electric Car Manufacturer In Brazil
Entrepreneur Flávio Figueiredo Assis promises to make history by launching the first originally Brazilian electric car. More than contributing to…
Thousands Of Ancient Artifact Found In Brazil Could Re-Write Country’s History
Forty-three human skeletons were found during the excavations of a project in the State of Maranhão, in Brazil, where the…
Five Years After Brumadinho Dam Disaster
On January 25, 2019, a dam collapsed in Brumadinho, in the state of Minas Gerais, Brazil. The disaster killed 272 people…
Lula proclaimed 2024 as the “National Year of Fernando Sabino”
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva approved the law that will declare 2024 as the “National Year of Fernando…
Rio’s Historical Valongo Wharf Reopens After Restoration
The Valongo Wharf archaeological site, in downtown Rio de Janeiro, reopened in November after undergoing renovation work. The restoration of…