In any company, whether it is some local festival or dinner at one of the local restaurants, the foreigner will be treated as a good friend. Locals are always happy to talk to visitors from other countries, to tell them about features of their way of life and cultural traditions. They are interested in the life of foreigners; however, they do it very gently and avoid talking on personal topics.
One of the main features of Fortaleza is the cosmopolitan population; many consider it to be the logical explanation for all abovementioned features of the culture and behavior. Locals don’t tolerate racism; they are very responsive and always happy to help strangers.
Citizens like to have fun and know how to do that. During the year the city hosts many interesting events and holidays. It’s worth noting that much of the entertainment events start just after sunset. That’s because of the hot sun that doesn’t allow having a full day of fun and relax.
For many locals the principal mean of livelihood is fishing; every morning, hundreds of boats leave the coast to deliver the freshest seafood in city. The local jangada boat became a kind of national symbol of Fortaleza and one of its main features. The fact is that these boats are very difficult to sail.
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