Traditions and everyday life in BrazilFestivals, 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.
144 keepsakes from Brazil (74 traditions and culture, 70 personal) · page 4 of 5Moments from members' own lives: family traditions, favourite places, hobbies and memories, some from other countries they love.
This is one of the postcards of Rio de Janeiro. "Praça Mauá", located in Downtown is home to two famous museums: Museum of Tomorrow and MAR - Art Museum of Rio. It has been renewed for the Olympic Games and is a nice spot for…
Shared by Wade221
The sea heals. The sea has a silent way of healing the soul. In the dance of the waves, it carries away the burdens we don't even realize we're carrying. The constant sound of the waters is like a reminder that everything flows…
Shared by FeuerBats
My female dog in the red blanket loves to sleep under the blanket and with your pillow if you let her, the other dog unfortunately passed away but was the absolute angel and loved everything and everyone, the cat is kinda crazy…
Shared by prettything
On December 18, 2022, Knotfest took place here in Brazil, a huge 12-hour festival, it was one of the best days of my life and I managed to see some of my favorite bands, the ones I saw were all the ones I love: Judas Priest…
Shared by XxXthalyaXxX
Well, something that I can tell you about myself, the only thing I am sure about, is that I really love painting. It is almost like I am nobody without that...I need to breathe the linseed oil, the solvent....yeah, this…
Shared by Sunny007
Well, I study at a University that is located on an island, so I can see the water of the ocean every time whenever I go there, and is kind of a relief sometimes. In the University we have what we call of "circular bus" that…
Shared by Sunny007
My friends and I got together for a walk. We left the city early in the morning and went to the port to catch a boat, we had lunch at a floating restaurant with regional food and when it started to get late we went back to the…
Shared by ezilse
One of the cutest days of my life, the water was so clear the environment so peaceful, it was also the perfect setting my boyfriend used to propose to me. We spent the day at the beach, had a picnic, enjoyed the water and the…
Shared by Anne98
UNB is a federal university in Brasilia with brutalist architecture. All the buildings are beautiful, very heavy, in contrast to beautiful gardens. I love walking through them, I admire them every day even seeing them every day.
Shared by nanagatinhofofo
Carnival in Brazil is an event. A holiday that Brazilians wait for all year, whether to rest or party. It is celebrated from north to south of the country, being stronger in some states, but still, there is Carnival everywhere.
Shared by crisvazz
I was in a "travel" with my teacher and classmatess around some places in São Paulo, and e go to this place to see the exposition! Was really cool, inside have a little "museum" telling the story of Dona Yayá!
Shared by lmelot
My favorite memories happen when I go to the beaches that are close to where I live, they are beautiful beaches, with crystal clear waters, watching the sunset is also one of my favorite things :)
Shared by iamsofi06
In my city, one of the most popular activities is watching the sunset. Whether with friends, family, or a partner, it's always a sweet experience and an opportunity for meaningful conversations.
Shared by Mimi doingbackflips
Last week I went to put my books away because it was a real mess and I realized that my chest of drawers just bent with the weight of so many books hahaha this is the kind of problem I want
Shared by Isabella082
I love early mornings. The silence, the solitude, the cool air. Watching the sky lighten as the Earth turns me toward the sun. I feel more creative and relaxed, more in touch with myself.
Shared by NotEntirelyUnsympathetic
Ipês-rosas (Handroanthus heptaphyllus) is a tree native to the tropical and subtropical regions of South America. It blooms abundantly in Winter, from June to August.
Shared by Marmares
I’m making a collection of one piece manga's. I have just 3 volumes, but I plan to expand my collection over time. Each volume is a collection of actually 3 volumes.
Shared by Cloudcunning
Here in Brazil it is a common tradition during birthday parties that the birthday person will give the first piece of the cake to the person they love the most.
Shared by itsmemaria
Being able to go out and hear the sound of the sea was incredible and relieving sit on the bridge and watch the sunset listening to the sounds of tree leaves
Shared by kauamoreei
Every Sunday, stalls are set up on a specific street where you can buy vegetables, spices, sauces, etc. at a low price. Everything is from family farms.
Shared by coralinese
Fishing day, Maranhão river - Rancho do Zé In a tumultuous time, with the COVID 19 pandemic at its peak. I chose a quiet place to stay for a few days.
Shared by BRAGA
I am brazilian and i love to make relationship with people all world.Brazil, where you can find the old and the modern same time.Lets go be friends?
Shared by ascarvalho1
The sea is more or less an hour's drive from where I live. I love going for a walk, I can choose between several beaches as there is a wide variety.
Shared by sarah engraf
At the beach there is always some sort of place in which you can pay to get a Tererê, which is a type of braid made with colorful threads and beads
Shared by ardekie
A little bit of 2 places I love spending some time on weekends, in Porto Alegre city (Brasil): Redenção Park and Orla do Guaíba. Hope you like it!
Shared by Maximira
The brazilian birthday parties are very fun and have lots of sweets, ballons and music. Often this kind of party happens in the family's house.
Shared by Donna_sa
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