Culture, History & Language
What has gone into the creation of a Brazilian identity? Discover some exciting aspects of makes Brazil unique - its people, traditions, language, and history.
Brazil-Japan Cultural Week
Photos of Brazil-Japan Cultural Week, one of the 2008 events celebrating the Centennial of Japanese Immigration in Brazil.
Photos of Brazil-Japan Cultural Week, one of the 2008 events celebrating the Centennial of Japanese Immigration in Brazil.
Japanese Immigration Centennial in Brazil
Brazil celebrates 100 years of Japanese immigration with many festivities. The presence of Prince Heir Naruhito of Japan at a celebration on the weekend of June 21-22 is one of the week's highlight.
Brazil celebrates 100 years of Japanese immigration with many festivities. The presence of Prince Heir Naruhito of Japan at a celebration on the weekend of June 21-22 is one of the week's highlight.
Japanese Immigration in Brazil - The Kasato Maru and the First Immigrants
On June 18, 2008, the first Japanese immigrants arrived in Brazil aboard the Kasato Maru. The first immigrants were about to start a new era for Brazilian culture and ethnic makeup.
On June 18, 2008, the first Japanese immigrants arrived in Brazil aboard the Kasato Maru. The first immigrants were about to start a new era for Brazilian culture and ethnic makeup.
Bumba-meu-Boi
Bumba-meu-boi is a folkloric pantomime that tells the story of an ox brought back to life. It's one of Brazil's most traditional forms of cultural expression.
Bumba-meu-boi is a folkloric pantomime that tells the story of an ox brought back to life. It's one of Brazil's most traditional forms of cultural expression.
Brazilian Directors in the 61st International Cannes Film Festival
Four Brazilian directors present their movies in the 61st International Cannes Film Festival.
Four Brazilian directors present their movies in the 61st International Cannes Film Festival.
Brasileirão 2008 - Brazil National Soccer League
Brasileirão 2008 - the Brazil National Soccer League. A list of A Series Teams and links to schedules and standings.
Brasileirão 2008 - the Brazil National Soccer League. A list of A Series Teams and links to schedules and standings.
A Photo Tour of the Coffee Museum in Santos, SP
The Coffee Museum - Museu dos Cafés do Brasil - in Santos, SP, is one of a kind.
The Coffee Museum - Museu dos Cafés do Brasil - in Santos, SP, is one of a kind.
Paço Imperial - The Imperial Palace in Rio de Janeiro
Paço Imperial, or the Imperial Palace in Rio, is an eighteenth-century Brazilian heritage site that once was the residence of colonial, royal and imperial rulers in Brazil.
Paço Imperial, or the Imperial Palace in Rio, is an eighteenth-century Brazilian heritage site that once was the residence of colonial, royal and imperial rulers in Brazil.
Orelhão (Big Ear) - The Brazilian Phone Booth
Information about the orelhão, or big ear, and its designer, Brazilian architect Chu Ming Silveira.
Information about the orelhão, or big ear, and its designer, Brazilian architect Chu Ming Silveira.
A Brazil Portfolio by the MRE
Information in English about Brazil from Ministério das Relações Exteriores (MRE), Brazil's Ministry of External Relations.
Information in English about Brazil from Ministério das Relações Exteriores (MRE), Brazil's Ministry of External Relations.
Pedro Martinelli - Brazilian Photographer
Pedro Martinelli is at the forefront of Brazilian photography, notably due to more than 30 years photographing the Amazon and its peoples.
Pedro Martinelli is at the forefront of Brazilian photography, notably due to more than 30 years photographing the Amazon and its peoples.