Traditions and everyday life in Brazil

Festivals, family customs, favourite places and everyday traditions, written by members of Global Penfriends who live in Brazil. Each cultural keepsake is a short note about life where they are.

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Festa Junina?
Tradition

Festa Junina?

Festa Junina (June party) is a traditional event all over Brazil, with food, dances and games! Each state has their on traditional dance.

Shared by Just a Lettuce
Azores Culture
Activity

Azores Culture

Azores culture brought to Enseada do Brito on Palhoça, Santa Catarina. It is a mix of portuguese culture that includes renda de bilrô, pottery, boi de mamão

Shared by olivertrinfari
Bienal event
Event

Bienal event

It is an event that happens every 2 years and assemble writers, readers, illustrators and publishers from around the world. Is huge and very lively.

Shared by Aria_SAL
Historic Center of São Luís
Place

Historic Center of São Luís

I walked through the streets of the historic center, had the traditional ice cream, and visited the Palácio dos Leões, where the governors reside.

Shared by coralinese
The first piece of cake
Tradition

The first piece of cake

In Brazil, we have a tradition of giving the first piece of our birthday cake to the person we love and care the most.

Shared by julie5leao
June party
Event

June party

It is an event that occurs every month of june. We dance a kind of country music and eat many delicious food.

Shared by Pipoca
Downtown São Paulo
Place

Downtown São Paulo

A São Paulo downtown view from my window. A crazy city with many stories running daily on its old streets.

Shared by jazzmartin
The Sleepy Giant town
Place

The Sleepy Giant town

Bofete city is about 260 kilometers from São Paulo. It is a rich natural region. Much to talk about.

Shared by Brazilian
São Paulo city
Place

São Paulo city

Cdade de São Paulo,maravilhosa,gigante,bela. Onde morei por 15 anos,vivi e aprendi muito!

Shared by RUBENSAX
Independence Day
Event

Independence Day

In September 7, our Majesty, the Emperor Dom Pedro I declared the independence of Brazil.

Shared by Victorio

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