English assignment:

What is Brazilian culture:

Brazilian culture is represented by the set of traditions, cultural manifestations, customs, cuisine
and religion of the people who have lived in the country throughout history.
Due to a large process of ethnic miscegenation, Brazil is one of the countries with the greatest
cultural diversity in the world.
In a simplified way, it can be said that the cultural formation of Brazil is the result of the mixture
between the indigenous, the black and the European immigrant. But people of other nationalities
also came to Brazil, bringing with them their traditions and customs, contributing to this enormous
plurality.
It is the result of different cultural elements, which are expressed in different regions of the
Brazilian territory.

Brazilian cultural manifestations:

Cultural manifestations are the expression of a people, their rituals and celebrations. Brazilian
customs are varied. Dealing with moral terms, our influence is based on the diversity of habits and
moral customs that resulted from the regionalisms that emerged over time. Because it has a
territory of continental proportions, Brazil has seen, throughout its history, the development of
different cultural aspects, due to the geographical differences that separate the territory.
Influences:

European influence:
European culture is one of the main suppliers of cultural elements for Brazil. It was the Europeans
who most migrated to the country. Cuisine, parties, music and literature were brought to the
Brazilian territory, merging with other elements from other peoples. In addition to the popular
culture of European countries, the essential brand of European intellectual and financial elites was
also brought.

indigenous influence:
Currently, our native culture is promoted through exhibitions of dance, music, clothing, etc.

African influence:
The Africans brought to Brazil their religious practices expressed today, mainly, by candomblé and
umbanda. They also brought typical dishes from their regions and developed here dishes inspired
by what made up the African cuisine of the places where they came from. Another cultural brand
that we inherited from the Africans is capoeira, practiced until the present day.
current brazilian culture:
Current Brazilian culture is strongly influenced by elements of the cultural industry. In addition to
these factors, there are others arising from the culture produced in the peripheries, which are not
necessarily the result of the cultural industry.

Today, we can say that hip hop and funk are the elements that drive current Brazilian culture. In
these cases, we can relate these elements to an authentic culture, produced by the periphery and
for the periphery, often being confused with elements of the cultural industry or incorporated by
them.

By talking a little about Brazilian diversities, now I will explain how cultures work in each state of
Brazil:
Regions:

North:
The North Region of Brazil is formed by the states of Acre, Amapá, Amazonas, Pará, Rondônia,
Roraima and Tocantins. Its population is very mixed (indigenous, immigrants, people from Ceará,
Northeastern Brazil, Africans, Europeans and Asians).
The number of cultural events in the North is immense and for this reason we will highlight some of
these various elements that make up the culture of this people so happy and receptive.

festivals:
There are several cultural manifestations carried out by the different indigenous tribes distributed
throughout the North Region. The Indian, for vanity or religious reasons, adorns himself through
paintings and accessories during his celebrations.

The two biggest popular festivals in the North are the Círio de Nazaré and the Festival de
Parintins, which has the best-known boi-bumbá festival in the country, which takes place in June, in
the Amazon.
example :

Boí-bumbá:
The boi-bumbá is one of the variations of bumba "meu boi", widely practiced in Brazil. It is one of
the oldest forms of popular distraction. It was introduced by European settlers, being the first
expression of Brazilian popular theater.

Círio de Nazaré :

This is a popular festival that takes place in the city of Belém, in the state of Pará. The traditionally
Catholic event honors Our Lady of Nazareth and takes place during the month of October.
Since 2004, the Círio de Nazaré has been considered Intangible Cultural Heritage by the National
Institute of Historic and Artistic Heritage (IPHAN).
Considered as the biggest religious festival in Brazil
Festival de Parintins
This is one of the most prominent manifestations of Northern culture. The party takes place
annually in the city of Parintins, in the state of Amazonas.

This expression of Northern culture is closely linked with history. According to the legend, "Pai
Francisco kills his boss's best ox because his wife, Mãe Catirina, who was pregnant, wanted to eat
the animal's tongue. However, the ox would have been resurrected by a priest and the party is
celebrated a celebration of that."

Cooking:
Through cuisine, the strong influence of indigenous peoples on the culture of the North is evident.

tucupi:
tacacá:

beiju:

Dances:
There are many dances found in the North of the country. This is the case of the siriá and carimbó
dances. The first and second would have been created by enslaved peoples to thank the crabs
who would have let themselves be fished and satiated their hunger after days of work in the fields.
Dança do siriá :

Carimbó:

Northern state natural landscape:

The North Region is known for its dense equatorial forest, for its hot and humid climate and,
mainly, for the large number of long and mighty rivers that flow over a relief in which depressions
and plains predominate. It is the region of Brazil where the natural landscape most interferes with
the occupation of space.
Amazonia:

Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oela7cDoyzY

North East:
The states that make up the Northeast region are: Alagoas, Bahia, Ceará, Maranhão, Paraíba,
Pernambuco, Piauí, Rio Grande do Norte and Sergipe.
This regional complex presents great cultural diversity, composed of diverse manifestations. Some
of the various cultural elements of the region will be highlighted:
NOTE: I lived in this state...

natural landscapes of the northeast:

Beaches:

The northeastern beaches are, without a doubt, among the most beautiful in Brazil and the world.
With beautiful landscapes favored by the wide coastal extension of the region, they also stand out
for their diversity, with those that are better known and busier and those that are less agitated,
catering to all preferences.

Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nejeboWzfD4
Tours:
Among the tourist tours, the biggest attractions are around the relief formations in dunes, in
addition to some coastal points of high beauty. Among them, we can mention "Lençóis
Maranhenses (MA)".

Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fWzUMLChOn0

Woods, Rivers and Waterfalls:

The Northeast has three main types of forest domains: Atlantic Forest, Caatinga and, in some
places, Cerrado. Therefore, this region has numerous natural beauties related to these
phytogeographic formations, of which we highlight:

Cerrado:

Caatinga:

Mata Atlãntica:

Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mf9T4HedzXk
Cultural Manifestations of the Northeast:
The most outstanding cultural manifestations in the northeast region of Brazil are: June festivals,
Reisado, popular poetry, crafts, capoeira, frevo, cuisine and many Christian and Afro-Brazilian
religious manifestations.
Festas Juninas:

They are celebrated with typical dances such as quadrilha and forró, flags, balloons and fireworks.
The June festivities honor the following Catholic saints: Saint Anthony (06/13), Saint John (06/24)
and Saint Peter (06/29).
Reisado:

Reisado is a Catholic festival that celebrates the visit of the Magi to the baby Jesus. This party is
part of the culture of the northeast, being celebrated in some states, including Alagoas and Piauí.
Artesanato:

Handicrafts in the Northeast Region are quite diverse. The region produces decorative and
utilitarian works made of ceramics, wood, shells, lace, among other materials.
The art of lace was brought by the Portuguese, where the woman lacemaker is a typical character
of the culture of the Northeast.
Capoeira:
Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hJHPCN-9Owk
Capoeira is a cultural manifestation that involves fight, dance and music. Its exercise is
accompanied by the sound of the berimbau, palms and people singing, apart from that people
have a lot of fun with capoeira and it is known worldwide.
Created by slaves, capoeira is widespread in Bahia and recognized as Cultural and Intangible
Heritage of Humanity.
cooking:

Northeastern cuisine was developed under the influence of Portuguese, African and indigenous
food.
OBS: I love the food of my land.
Acarajé:

Link:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/YVIAfldBueo
Vatapá:

Moqueca de camarão :

Christian Religious Festivals:

to finalize the culture of the northeastern people, now I'm going to talk about religious festivals.
Several religious events are part of the northeastern cultural manifestations.

The African cults brought by the slaves, and rooted in the culture of the Northeast, stand out
candomblé and umbanda. Their rituals, hierarchies and ceremonies revere their deities.

Midwest:

Characterized by large rural properties and large areas still unoccupied, the Central-West Region
presents a relief marked by plateaus, plateaus and depressions, occupied by important
hydrographic basins. This region is home to one of the most fascinating Brazilian landscapes, the
Pantanal, an immense floodplain with a rich diversity of fauna and a mosaic of plant formations.

Natural Landscapes of the Midwest:

Pantanal:

Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jxHqOFe98xY

This phenomenon seems to be more related to the delay in draining water in the Paraguay Basin.
Hundreds of tributaries are found in the region, increasing the water weight and creating the typical
swamps. Among the most important rivers are in the cities of (Cuiabá, the Taquari, the Capivari
and the Negro).
Cachoeira Véu de Noiva – Chapada dos Guimarães – Mato Grosso:
This region has beautiful landscapes, such as waterfalls, rivers, caves, mountains, plateaus and a
great diversity of animals spread across the biomes.
festivals:
Procissão do Fogaréu:

During the Easter celebrations, the Fogaréu Procession takes place in the city of Goiás, on the
Wednesday of Holy Week. This cultural event attracts around 10,000 tourists.
Cavalhada:

The Cavalhada is the best known festival in the region. It is a staging of a medieval battle held in
the open air. The festival lasts for three days, and its outcome is the victory of Christians over the
Moors and their conversion to Christianity.

Dances:
Brazilian dances are intertwined with the culture and historical factors of each people. In the
context of the Brazilian Midwest, many happy and colorful rhythms represent it.
Siriri:

Of a religious nature, it is danced by men and women, including children, to the sound of the
ganzá, the owl and the viola de cocho (an instrument typical of the region and recognized as
national heritage). When dancing, the participants appear to be playing indigenous games.

Catira:

The catira is the best known of them, in which a group of people stand in front of each other and
tap dance and clap their hands to the sound of a guitar.

Music from the Midwest Region:

Regarding the music of the Midwest region, several styles are present in its narrative. However,
some with greater expression than the others, as is the case of the sertanejo Despite not being
limited to the region alone, studies on the sertanejo establish a link with the state of Goiás, where
most of the artists are located.

link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FUz0a2cl_RM

Cooking:

Arroz carreteiro:

Link:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XxtUgkQVWpY
ARROZ COM PEQUI EM GOIÂNIA:

CARNES EXÓTICAS EM BRASÍLIA:

Southwest:
In the Southeast Region of Brazil, formed by the states of São Paulo, Minas Gerais, Rio de Janeiro
and Espírito Santo, there is a cultural diversity richly influenced by indigenous, African, European
and Asian cultures.
It is worth remembering that the Southwest State has the largest number of people in Brazil.

Feasts of the Southeast Region:

Desfile das Escolas de Samba:

The most popular party in Brazil is celebrated in all the states of the southeast region, where there
are samba school parades.
Although the parade in São Paulo has gained greater proportions in recent years, the parade in
Rio de Janeiro remains the best known in Brazil and in the world.

Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3zIlvmiWjM0
Festas juninas da Região Sudeste:

These parties are celebrated with square dancing, and with traditional foods and drinks of the time,
such as: canjica, pipoca, bolo de fubá, arroz doce e quentão.
In addition to the bonfire, many June games are present at these parties, which are decorated with
flags and colorful paper balloons. They are: : cadeia, correio-elegante, pescaria, among others.

Cooking:

Pão de Queijo:

This is one of the most well-known typical dishes of the Southeast, after all, the delight can be
tasted pure or stuffed, for breakfast, afternoon or evening. But one thing is for sure: the taste is
amazing either way.
Bife a Cavalo:

The original recipe came from France, in Europe, but gained space in restaurants in the Southeast
and even more so in Rio de Janeiro. The name of the dish comes from ancient theories, where
people thought the combination of steak and egg looked like a riding saddle on top of a horse, so
that's why they nicknamed him that way.
Feijoada:

Here in Brazil, more precisely in Rio de Janeiro, the famous Feijoada is composed of black beans
and many salted meats, both pork and beef. It is delicious to accompany this typical dish with
warm white rice, braised kale, farofa and that little piece of orange to give the final touch.
Link:https://www.youtube.com/shorts/XWANpNnUPTQ

Dances from the Southeast Region:

Bate flechas:
It is a religious dance, in honor of São Sebastião, typically from Espírito Santo. In this dance, the
dancers (men and women) use two arrows each to mark rhythm along with the tapping of the feet.
Mineiro-pau:

It is a typical dance from Minas Gerais that only has the participation of men, who use wooden
sticks to mark the rhythm of the choreography.

South region:

The south of Brazil is known for the strong influence of European immigrants and, consequently,
great cultural plurality. Consisting of three states (Rio Grande do Sul, Paraná and Santa Catarina),
it has considerable economic development, as well as very characteristic cuisine and architecture.

OBS: This State has origins of many European foreigners such as: Portuguese, Germans, Italians
etc.
Popular festivities in the southern region of Brazil:

Oktoberfest:

Oktoberfest is a festival of Germanic traditions, originally celebrated in Munich, which takes place
in October in some cities in the south. Considered the biggest German festival in the Americas,
Oktoberfest features a beer festival, with shows, parades, typical dances and varied gastronomy.
Festa de Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes:

The feast of Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes, held in Rio Grande do Sul, is a tradition brought over
by the Portuguese. It is a procession in which the image of Nossa Senhora dos Navegantes is
taken to the Sanctuary.

Dances:

Chimarrita:

Chimarrita is a dance of Portuguese origin whose music has a very lively rhythm. The dancers
form couples who dance by tap dancing and clapping.
Dança das fitas:

Also called pau-de-fitas, the dance of the ribbons consists of a kind of pole of about 3 meters to
which several colored ribbons are tied, held by the dancers who revolve around the pole to form
designs with the ribbons.
Cuisine of the Southern Region:

Churrasco:

The preparation of the barbecue can be done on a barbecue or on the ground (type of preparation
known as ground fire.
In southern Brazil, meat is roasted on skewers. In other regions of Brazil, they are sometimes
roasted on top of a grill.
Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ggxbRd8T7ZY

Chimarrão:

Chimarrão is a typical drink from the south, prepared with yerba mate. The herb is placed in a kind
of gourd and then irrigated with boiling water. The result is a kind of tea, consumed without sugar.

I hope you enjoyed the Brazilian culture, when observing my land, we noticed that each region is
different from the other, which makes it more interesting.

Extras:

cities in Brazil:

Salvador, Bahia

Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_KTuY7_KnJA

Rio de Janeiro , Estado do Rio de Janeiro

Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fA7kQn-l6T4

balneario de camboriu, Santa Catarina

Link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QgMAOAtNQM

Folclores :
São mitologias criadas pela cultura brasileira , onde cada mito surgiu em um estado diferente com
um propósito.

North region : Boto

northeast region : Mula sem cabeça

Central Region :Oeste: Saci

Southeast region : Curupira

South region : Negrinho do Pastoreio