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Carnival in Recife Posted by Rachel on Feb 16, 2010
While the international media tends to focus on Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival, there are actually many more Carnival celebrations in Brazil worth seeing. Photo: Recife Guide One of those is Recife’s Carnival, one of the largest traditional celebrations that attracts partygoers not only for the music and dancing, but also for its historic roots. It…
É, Carnaval! Posted by polyana on Feb 12, 2010
When most people think of Carnaval in Brazil, they think about the big parades in Rio de Janeiro or São Paulo with their decorated floats, gorgeous women dancing samba and adorned in [just] glitter, and percussion bands. Others also think of the carnaval street parades in Bahia where the biggest Axé stars parade around in…
Carnaval! Posted by Rachel on Feb 12, 2010
Carnival celebrations are already in full swing and get into high gear this weekend. If like me, you can’t make it to the festivities, there’s plenty available online to experience Carnival from afar. Beija Flor’s 2010 Samba (reigning Rio champion) Bloco band in Rio Frevo classes in Recife Ivete Sangalo at Salvador’s Carnival last year
Vacation Vocabulary Posted by Rachel on Dec 12, 2009
Today we’re going to look at some vocabulary about taking a break from work. 1. férias = vacation Vou tirar férias o mês que vem. I’m going on vacation next month. Eles vão passar as férias na Argentina. They’re going to spend their vacation in Argentina. 2. feriado = holiday Tem feriado na sexta-feira e…
Thanksgiving Vocabulary Posted by Rachel on Nov 20, 2009
In Brazil, there’s no such thing as Thanksgiving, but it’s useful to know vocabulary about your own culture so that you can share it with your friends in Portuguese. It’s much easier to explain something foreign when you know the right words. Let’s take a look: holiday = feriado Thanksgiving Day = Dia de Ação…
Labor Day Posted by Rachel on Sep 7, 2009
Today’s U.S. Labor Day, gente, so regular posts will continue tomorrow. Here’s a quick quiz for you though, if you happen to be checking in to Portuguese Blog today: When is Brazilian Labor Day, and what is it called in Portuguese? Today is also Independence Day in Brazil, a national holiday. Feliz Aniversário, Brasil!
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…