The Brazilian beer festival is the most grandiose event of its kind outside the European continent. Annually, from October 1 to October 20, Santa Catarina hosts almost 2 million tourists. Traditional entertainment is a beer marathon, during which the participants of the competition run a mile and a half, drinking every 300 meters on a large mug of beer. Absorption of the foamy drink is accompanied by a mandatory "Prosit!", a joint swing and a traditional Teutonic roar. Oktoberfest is celebrated in this state, not by chance - thanks to the large number of people from the Rhine, Isar, and Elbe, it has long been called "Brazilian Germany". The city is visited by painted cisterns, from which local beer is sold - by the way, is not worse than German beer. And that was, from what to drink, at each corner are traded mugs, German in appearance, Brazilian in origin and varied in form and size.
New Year in Rio-de-Janeiro passes at the height of summer. All the streets, restaurants, cafes, shops and other establishments are decorated with colorful illumination, lights, and garlands. Local people start preparation for Christmas and New Year holidays in October, so the front view is preserved until the middle of January. Brazilian people celebrate New year at home, restaurants or clubs. As a rule, several families gather at one table and form one and big fun company. During the New Year celebration, locals dress all white clothes, present each other presents and enjoy the holiday. In Rio de Janeiro on New Year's Eve, it is customary to throw white flowers into the water of the Atlantic Ocean, making the beaches white. In honor of the holiday, a grand salute is arranged: the sky lights up with thousands of colorful sparks in 16 minutes!
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