Jorge Amado House Foundation Reopens In Pelourinho, Bahia
In the heart of Pelourinho, you will find an imposing blue colonial mansion that has housed a great treasure of…
Celebrating Brazilian Classic Children’s Book: “Marcelo, Martello, Marshmallow”
This is the very first English language edition of the beloved Brazilian children’s book Marcelo, Martelo, Marmelo, originally published in 1976.…
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Visit Brasil Gallery Showcased The Amazon In NY
The Folklore Festival of Parintins in Amazonas and the cuisine of Pará have gained prominence in the event “Visit Brasil…
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Internacional Literacy Day Is Celebrated On September 8
Since 1967, the annual celebrations of International Literacy Day (ILD) have taken place on 8 September around the world to remind…
Brazilian Immigrant Releases Children’s Book About “Saudade”
Brazilian immigrant and writer Ana Crespo, born in Rio de Janeiro and currently residing in Colorado, launched a new children’s…
Rio De Janeiro Will Have Literary Tourist Routes Guided By Cell Phone Application
The composer, musician and immortal of the Brazilian Academy of Letters (ABL), Gilberto Gil, participated in the launch of two…
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June Quadrilles, A Popular Brazilian Festival Folk Dance, Officially Recognized As National Cultural Expression
June quadrilles (quadrilhas juninas), one of Brazil’s most traditional and representative cultural expressions, have now joined samba schools, forró, and…
Chico Buarque’s work is subject of another book
With a career spanning fifty-eight years, Chico Buarque has composed 537 songs, recorded 1,302 tracks, released 50 albums (solo or…
Brazilian Poet Adélia Prado Wins 2024 Camões Prize
Brazilian poet Adélia Prado is the winner of the 2024 edition of the Camões Prize, the most important award for…
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“Nourish”: Gisele Bündchen Launches Healthy Recipe Book
World-renowned model and wellness advocate Gisele Bündchen presents in “Nourish”, her first book, 100 delicious and approachable recipes based on…
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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,…
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…
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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.…
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…
Ailton Krenak Is The First Indigenous Person To Join Brazilian Academy Of Letters
With 23 votes, indigenous writer and environmental activist Ailton Krenak was elected in October to the Brazilian Academy of Letters,…
Halloween Overshadows Brazilian Folklore
Brazilians are celebrating Halloween more than ever. Although the tradition has never been part of the Brazilian culture, in recent…
The Collector of Heads: A New Book from Ana Matsusaki
The Brazilian author and illustrator Ana Matsusaki visited the United States in the month of October to debut her book…
“Crooked Plow”: The New Book Of Itamar Vieira Junior
Heralded as the most important Brazilian novel of the century so far, this bestseller’s unique blend of magic and social…
UNESCO Reaffirms Partnership For Strengthening Culture In Brazil
The Ministry of Culture (MinC) of Brazil and the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) recently celebrated the…
“Pelas Ruas Que Andei” – A biography of Alceu Valença
“He never gave up his identity throughout his career”, emphasizes the journalist Julio Moura, author of the 562-page book “Pelas…
Who is The Brazilian Folklore Superstar Saci-Pererê?
Saci-Pererê /sassy-perere/ is a kind of Saci. Yes, there are many kinds of Sacis out there. The “Pererê” specimen is…