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Off the Beaten Path Posted by Rachel on Dec 9, 2008
Today we’re starting a new series, “Off the Beaten Path,” to feature tourist attractions in Brazil that few foreigners know about. The Tapajós River runs from the north of Mato Grosso state through the Amazon all the way to Pará state. The river reaches 21 kilometers at its largest width, making it practically a freshwater…
Brazilian Cooking Series: Part IV Posted by Rachel on Dec 5, 2008
Today, we’re going to learn about rabanada, a traditional Christmas dessert in Brazil. Rabanada is the Brazilian equivalent of French toast. To make it, you take slices of wheat bread and soak them in milk, wine, or sugar, slather them with eggs and fry them. When ready, they are usually coated in sugar and/or cinnamon…
Rio’s Annual Floating Christmas Tree Inaugurated Posted by Rachel on Dec 1, 2008
This weekend, Bradesco’s annual floating Christmas tree was revealed on Rio de Janeiro’s lagoon. An annual tradition, the 85 meter-tall tree boasts an impressive light and sound show that can be seen and heard every night during the Christmas season. The event included a concert featuring various Brazilian singers, as well as fireworks, which Cariocas…
Epoca’s Brazilian Blog Picks Posted by Rachel on Nov 21, 2008
This week, Epoca Magazine released a list of recommended international and Brazilian blogs. Let’s take a look at some of the Brazilian picks: Ah! TriNé, about marketing in Brazil Bichinhos de Jardim, an online cartoon series featuring talking insects Blog do Sakamoto, about human rights Brainstorm #9, about marketing and publicity Brogui, a collection of…
College Majors in Portuguese Posted by Rachel on Nov 20, 2008
In Brazil, a college major is called a graduação. Unlike American universities, Brazilian colleges allow students to graduate as lawyers, doctors, and other specialized careers from their undergraduate studies, which for these majors is sometimes more than four years of study. We’re going to take a look at some common Brazilian majors: Administração: Administration Arquitetura…
Endangered Species in Brazil on the Rise Posted by Rachel on Nov 6, 2008
This week, the Brazilian government released a list of endangered animals, and the report shows that the number of endangered species has tripled in only two decades. The Minister of the Environment, Carlos Minc, points to deforestation and overdevelopment caused by industry and agriculture as the culprits. The list includes 489 new species, including the…
Feliz Dia do Saci! Posted by Rachel on Oct 31, 2008
Today is Saci Day in Brazil, which celebrates the Brazilian folkloric figure Saci. The Society of Saci Observers chose October 31st on purpose to coincide with Halloween, since they want to promote Brazilian folklore and ensure that Brazilians celebrate their own culture. Saci Pererê, as he is known, is a mythical figure in Brazilian folklore…