Juan Guaycha, Paula Zavala, 3ro B Project Stream Country: Brazil

Weather

Highland Tropical Climate

• ● Mild temperatures with cool evenings.

• ● Rainfall is spread throughout the year but is heavier in the summer

Semi-Arid Climate (Northeastern Brazil):

• ● Hot and dry, with sporadic rainfall.

• ● Drought conditions can be prevalent.

Tropical Climate

• ● Distinct wet and dry seasons.

• ● Wet season from October to April; dry season from May to September.

Natural hazards

1. Flooding:

○ Common during the rainy season in many parts of the country,

particularly in urban areas. 2. Landslides:

○ Often occur in hilly areas after heavy rainfall. 3. Droughts:

○ The northeastern region, which has a semi-arid climate, often experiences drought
conditions that can affect agriculture and water supplies

Clothing

• ● Cangaceiro Outfit: Worn in the Northeast, it's linked to the historical bandits of
the region. It includes leather hats, jackets, and pants.
• ● Gaúcho Outfit: Associated with the Southern cowboy culture, it consists of
large pants called "bombachas", boots, and wide-brimmed hats.

Carnival Costumes:

● Elaborate and colorful outfits are a significant part of Brazil's famous carnival

celebrations. Samba dancers often wear vibrant

Religions
1. RomanCatholicism:Historically,BrazilhasbeenpredominantlyCatholic,a legacy of its
Portuguese colonial past.

2. Protestantism:TherehasbeenasignificantgrowthinProtestant denominations,
especially evangelical and Pentecostal churches, in the past few decades
3. Afro-Brazilianreligions:TheseincludereligionslikeCandombléand Umbanda, which
blend African religious practices with Catholicism and indigenous beliefs.

Traditions

1. Carnaval:Oneofthemostfamouseventsworldwide,Carnavalisamulti-day
celebration preceding Lent. It involves samba parades, street parties, and
costumes.
2. FestaJunina:CelebratedinJune,thisfestivalhasrootsinEuropean Midsummer
celebrations. It features traditional foods, dances (like the quadrilha, similar to
square dancing), and costumes reminiscent of rural life.
3. Capoeira:Ablendofmartialarts,dance,andmusicbroughttoBrazilby African slaves.
It's both a form of expression and a game, with participants "playing" against
each other in a circle, accompanied by music.

Culture

1. Cuisine:Braziliancuisinevariesbyregionbutpopulardishesincludefeijoada (a black
bean stew with pork), pão de queijo (cheese bread), and churrasco (barbecue).
Brazil is also known for its coffee and exotic fruits like açaí.
2. Football(Soccer):Brazilisafootballpowerhouse.Thesportisamajor passion, with
legends like Pelé, Romário, and Neymar hailing from the country.
3. FestasJuninas:Traditionalmid-yearfestivalscelebratedthroughoutBrazil with roots
in European midsummer celebrations.

Things tourist can do

1. Beaches:Enjoytheworld-famousCopacabanaandIpanemabeachesinRio de
Janeiro. Visit Fernando de Noronha, an idyllic archipelago with pristine beaches.
2. RiodeJaneiro:Besidesthebeaches,visittheChristtheRedeemerstatue, Sugarloaf
Mountain, and experience the vibrant nightlife and samba.

3. AmazonRainforest:Takearivercruise,visitjunglelodges,andimmerse yourself in the

world's largest tropical rainforest.

Touristic attraction

1. IguaçuFalls:MajesticwaterfallsonBrazil-Argentinaborder. 2.
RioCarnival:Famousglobalfestival.
3. ChristtheRedeemer:IconicstatueinRiodeJaneiro.