Fun and festivities in Brazil - celebrations, festivals and cultural events
One of the most significant annual events in the life of every Brazilian is, of course, the New Year. Especially vigorously and colorfully it is celebrated in Rio de Janeiro, on Copacabana Beach. During the celebration, people dressed in white and green try to attract good luck throwing white flowers into the ocean waters, hundreds of amazing fireworks are launched, candles on the beach are lit and wishes are made while jumping through the waves.
On the shores of the Atlantic Ocean in Bahia, you'll find luxurious Uxua Casa Hotel & Spa, the favorite hotel of the Brazilian and global elite. It is …
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Hotel Colonial in Ouro Preto (the city's name literally translates as "Black Gold") has almost a half-century history. It is located in the heart of …
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Brazil is the best place for music lovers since every year it hosts music festivals of various genres. For example, the Amazonas Opera Festival taking place in the green city of Manaus in the Amazon Theatre. The theater is located right in the Amazonian rainforest. Opera music plays here continuously from March to May. And rock fans should not ignore Rock in Rio, a world-famous rock festival that has been held since 1985. It brings together legendary performers from all over the world. Queen, Scorpions, Red Hot Chili Peppers, and other big-named stars performed on its stage. Califórnia da Canção Nativa is a folk music festival that was first held in the state of Rio Grande do Sul in 1971. Through the music, people celebrate the culture of Gauchos - bold South American riders. This is not just a musical event but a song contest. In November, in São Paulo you can visit the Jazz Festival where international and national musicians gather.
Nature of Brazil is unique and incredibly diverse, which is not surprising given its vast territory containing 60% of the Amazon rainforest. Some …
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Araguainha Crater
From the series “Largest Meteorite Craters on Earth”
The largest impact crater in Brazil is located on the border of the states of Goias and Mato Grosso. The Araguainha Crater was formed over 254 million years ago. According to scientists, there was a small sea in the area, where the meteorite stroke. Many interesting theories about mass extinctions relate to the fall of the Araguainha meteorite. It is likely, that many species of animals and plants really ceased to exist as a result of a collision of a meteorite and the Earth.
The diameter of the crater is about 40 kilometers. It has a rather complicated structure with lots of radial and ring faults. The first large-scale research of the crater began in 1969. Scientists weren't able to find the origin of the meteorite crater immediately. It was treated as a cryptovolcanic structure. Only … Read all
The diameter of the crater is about 40 kilometers. It has a rather complicated structure with lots of radial and ring faults. The first large-scale research of the crater began in 1969. Scientists weren't able to find the origin of the meteorite crater immediately. It was treated as a cryptovolcanic structure. Only … Read all
Salvador
From the series “The Most Magical and Picturesque Cities in the World”
Many travelers who have once visited the Brazilian city of El Salvador, will never forget the atmosphere of happiness and joy reigning in it. The Brazilian city has no equal in the number of festivals, carnivals and incendiary parties. It is not surprising that this is the city where the most colorful street decoration takes place. Since ancient times, the facades of houses here are usually painted in bright colors, which makes the appearance of strict historical structures simply inimitable.
For tourists the so-called "Upper City" is the most interesting. It is here that the most beautiful historical streets with colonial mansions are located. A significant part of the historical buildings today are occupied by government institutions, and in some buildings interesting museums have been … Read all
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For tourists the so-called "Upper City" is the most interesting. It is here that the most beautiful historical streets with colonial mansions are located. A significant part of the historical buildings today are occupied by government institutions, and in some buildings interesting museums have been … Read all
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
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In September 2022, the Sommerro hotel in Oslo will start operating in a carefully restored 1930s Art Deco building. This building is a true landmark of Frogner, a historic neighborhood of the Norwegian capital. A multi-million-dollar renovation carefully turned the largest preservation project in Norway into a modern hotel with 231 rooms, including 56 residences. Preferred will open five more hotels in 2022, namely, The Wall Street Hotel in New York, Amrit Ocean Resort & Residences on Singer Island (Florida, the US), TOA Hotel & Spa in Zanzibar, Pendry hotel in Washington, and Pendry Park City hotel in Utah. Read this
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