Fruits You Must Try in Brazil
Olá, fruit enthusiasts! Ever wondered what a tropical paradise tastes like? Well, pack your virtual bags and join me on a flavorful journey across Brazil because here are fruits you must try in Brazil! My vibrant country isn’t just about samba and soccer; it’s a fruit lover’s dream, bursting with exotic tastes that are as […]
Mundo Português Mobile Puppet Theater
The Revista Língua Portuguesa recently wrote a short piece on a puppet play called Mundo Português which talks about how Portuguese was spread throughout the world. In an interview I found on another site, the project coordinator says most kids don’t yet know that Portuguese is also spoken in other countries.
Picture a Change: Photography in the Brazilian Favelas
I had the pleasure to attend the book release event for Picture a Change: Brazil. Picture a Change is more than a photo book. Through art and activism, this group of young artists raise resources that can be used to empower local communities in developing countries. This first book documents their work in the Brazilian […]
Street Smart Brazil’s Social Media Gets Even Better
I have great news: Adam Lee will be helping me with Street Smart Brazil’s social media. Adam is extremely knowledgeable about Brazil, Portugal, and the Portuguese language. He has lived in Brazil for several years in different cities and regions, and now lives in Lisbon, Portugal. Adam is very engaged with lusophone cultures. Although he has been […]
Brazilian Culture: History and Meaning of the Brazilian Flag
The Brazilian flag has gone through many iterations. Since Brazil was an empire (1822 – 1889), the flag has consisted of a green field, with a yellow diamond in the middle (only this previous version had a coat of arms in the center). By 1889, when Brazil became a republic, the flag changed along with […]
Brazil, Up Close
The Western world has gone Brazil-crazy in recent years and I’ve never been quite sure how I feel about it (even though I’m certified Brazil-crazy myself). If we’re talking linguistically, where more and more people are discovering the beautiful language that is Brazilian Portuguese, then I’m all for it! I really feel that I will never, not even for a second, regret learning the language.
