Posts Tagged ‘cultural events’
Culture & Science Day 2012
Thursday, November 15, 2012Commemorating the birth of Brazilian statesman Rui Barbosa, Nov. 5 includes cultural events throughout the city and an exhibit at the Casa de Rui Barbosa Museum.
Brazil’s Independence Day 2012
Thursday, August 9, 2012On Sept. 9, civic, cultural and sporting events take place throughout the nation to mark Brazil’s independence.
June Festival 2012
Wednesday, May 2, 2012An integral part of Brazilian culture, the June Festival (Festa Juninia) sees children (and numerous adults) in country-style lumberjack shirts, straw hats, pigtails and painted freckles. You’ll also see folkloric games and dancing alongside fireworks and bonfires throughout Rio.
Carnival of Cultures 2011
Thursday, July 21, 2011Venues in Rio de Janeiro’s Copacabana host music, dance, theatre and poetry for the Carnival of Cultures (Carnaval das Culturas). The event takes in art, gastronomy, environment and literary exhibitions before rounding off with a parade along Avenida Atlântica.
Tiradentes – Independence Martyr
Monday, March 21, 2011This April, Rio will celebrate the Martyr of Independence (“the tooth puller”), who was hung back in 1972 for confessing his role in a rebel group that called for Brazil’s independence. The 21st of the month will be marked with civic ceremonies at the Tiradentes Palace.