Cultures around the world

Special cultural activities in Brazil

Brazil is the biggest country in South America… Brazil is a really fascinating country, particularly in terms of its vast and rich culture and history.

It is characterized by its traditions and celebrations related with dancing. In Brazil, the traditional dance is called “Capoeira”.

The “Capoeira” is the most important cultural expression in Brazil, the Capoeira name comes from an indigenous origin, which means “a clearing amid the jungles”. It was considered as piece of hope for the African native, slaves.

 It is a martial art, which was originated in 18^th century colonial era. During the history of the slave trade, more than two million slaves were brought to Brazil from Africa… these slaves had to work in sugar and tobacco plantations for long periods of time… the demand of these products originated that slaves worked for hours and hours in injustice and inhuman conditions. 

The captive Africans created the earliest from of “Capoeira” with the objective to increase their chances for liberty and independence. On the pretense of dance and religious issues, they practiced “Capoeira” as fighting techniques; this was they instrument for liberated themselves. (LUNA, 2008).

Capoeira is really important for Brazilians, it is an essential part of its culture. Brazil is truly famous for its carnivals, those carnivals take place 46 days before Easter. Carnivals are characterized by brightly-colored costumes, joyful music and lush decorations. Everybody knows that the best carnivals are carried out in Brazil.