National traditions of Brazil. Habits, mentality and the way of living

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Cathedrals and basilicas in Brazil
♥ Catedral São Pedro, Rio Grande. On the map
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♥ Catedral Metropolitana São Francisco de Paula, Pelotas. On the map
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♥ Catedral São Sebastião, Bagé. On the map
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♥ Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora Madre de Deus, Porto Alegre. On the map
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♥ Catedral da Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Cachoeira do Sul. On the map
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♥ Catedral Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Osório. On the map
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♥ Catedral Senhora Sant’Ana, Uruguaiana. On the map
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♥ Catedral São Pedro, Rio Grande. On the map


♥ Catedral Metropolitana São Francisco de Paula, Pelotas. On the map


♥ Catedral São Sebastião, Bagé. On the map


♥ Catedral Metropolitana Nossa Senhora Madre de Deus, Porto Alegre. On the map


♥ Catedral da Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Cachoeira do Sul. On the map


♥ Catedral Nossa Senhora da Conceição, Osório. On the map


♥ Catedral Senhora Sant’Ana, Uruguaiana. On the map


Castles of Brazil
♥ Castle 'Castelo Furlani' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castelo Garcia d’Ávila' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castelo João Capão' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castelo Mourisco' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castelo Simões Lopes' . On the map
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♥ Castle 'Castelo Furlani' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Castelo Garcia d’Ávila' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Castelo João Capão' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Castelo Mourisco' . On the map


♥ Castle 'Castelo Simões Lopes' . On the map


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Unique traditions in cities of Brazil
Bright costumes of the participants of the march are objects of admiration of the festival guests. The suits are jeweled with thousands of shining gems and bright scraps of all colors of the rainbows. It should be noted that for the last decades the Sao Paulo Carnival has sufficiently changed. Today this scale event is focused primarily on tourists. The event features plenty of amazing shows and entertainment programs, loud music and numerous amusements. Many tourists associate the city of Sao … Read more

Local people are fond of various holidays and always organize them according to highest standards - the famous Carnival in Rio attracts tourists from all countries of the world. During such festivals and celebrations visitors have fun along with the locals. Sometimes it's hard to understand that there are foreigners in a command of people and several persons are completely unfamiliar – everyone talks and has fun like old good comrades. The famous Carnival in Rio was organized in 1835 for the … Read more

It is almost impossible to articulate exactly what “jeitinho brasileiro” means. It includes an easy attitude to life, the ability to get out of a difficult situation with minimal losses, and simply incredible unpunctuality. Perhaps, the phrase "it is not necessary to do something today if it can be postponed for tomorrow" can become the slogan of citizens. Is it worth saying that nothing is done on time with this life approach in Salvador? Moreover, this attitude applies not only to the … Read more

Everyone is late here. Pizza deliverers, Internet customizers, maids, and bus drivers are always late. Even programs on local television usually start five or ten minutes later than planned. This is annoying at first. However, anyone who lives long enough in the city gradually gets used to this rhythm of life. The same jeitinho brasileiro allows avoiding the consequences of constantly postponing everything. If there is a problem, then it is worth solving it at the lowest cost. Corruption is … Read more

A sense of humor and the ability to get out of any situation with minimal costs is honored here. Such features of the Brazilian mentality are responsible for the high level of corruption. Monetary "gratitude" to the right person is the easiest way out of the situation for many citizens. Few people make plans for the future on the coast, where there is no severe cold and the sun shines three hundred days a year. Citizens prefer to enjoy life today. You will hardly find workaholics here. You … Read more

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 … Read more

Indeed, in a bar or during a city holiday travelers will be treated like countrymen. Visitors will not only be treated with care like old friends, but will also be welcome to spend an evening in a cozy and friendly atmosphere. Despite openness and friendly approach, the natives are very delicate. They will never start a conversation with an unfamiliar person, talking about personal matters. Neither will they show excessive curiosity. The locals always have many other interesting and, most … Read more

The islanders’ basic principle is the Brazilian «jeitinho brasileiro». It can be interpreted as «the Brazilian demeanor» with a slight shade of neglect. If you try to express all the diversification of the term in one proverb, then it would be the «put off till tomorrow what you don’t want to do today».The locals are probably non-punctual and it’s not just about constant lateness to meetings and dates’ defaults. Here on the island, TV broadcasts are always late on schedule, … Read more
