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BRAZIL THROUGH THE YEAR
Brazilians are a fun-loving
popular religious festivals
related to Catholicism and a
combination of syncretic
traditions. The climate varies,
but on average it stays warm,
making it favorable to outdoor
celebrations. The seasons are
not so perceptible, except in
Southern and Southeastern
Brazil where temperatures are
moderate in autumn and spring and
dip sharply in winter.
people. In this unique
land of diverse ethnic
groups and races, there is a
colorful and vibrant culture,
which is celebrated in the
numerous parties, carnivals,
festivals, rallies, and parades
held through the year, but
particularly in summer. The
most significant events include the
spectacular Carnaval and a series of
Festive silver boots
with feathers
OCTOBER
SPRING
São Paulo International Film
Festival
(2nd fortnight)
, São
Paulo. Lasting two weeks,
the festival screens around
350 reputed films from more
than 50 countries.
São Paulo Art Biennial
(Oct-
Dec, even years)
, São Paulo.
The Parque do Ibirapuera
is the site of an amazing
display of modern visual art.
Círio de Nazaré
(2nd Sun)
,
Belém. Our Lady of Nazareth
procession follows the
Romaria fluvial pilgrimage
a day earlier.
Oktoberfest
(mid-Oct),
Blumenau (Santa Catarina).
A lively street party, second
only to Munich, celebrates
German music, beer, and
way of life.
Brazilian Formula 1 Grand
Prix
(late Oct)
, São Paulo.
Organized at Interlagos
Circuit, the race is usually
the final round of the
Formula 1 season.
Recifolia
(last week)
, Recife.
A lively carnival with crowds
dancing the whole week to
Bahian bands.
As flowers begin to decorate
the landscape, Brazil pre-
pares to display its wealth
of spring flowers and gears
up for festivities that last
through the season. The
most remarkable spring cele-
brations are related to the
Catholic religion, but the
highly charged Brazilian
Grand Prix also generates
great excitement.
Paying homage at Padre Cícero's
towering statue, Juazeiro do Norte
SEPTEMBER
NOVEMBER
Expoflora
(Sep weekends)
,
Holambra (São Paulo state).
More than 1,000 species of
flora are for sale. Dutch folk
dances, music, and Dutch
and Brazilian food are also
featured, emphasizing the
town's Dutch character.
International Fishing Festival
(2nd fortnight)
, Cáceres
(Mato Grosso). Listed by
the
Guinness World Records
as the biggest fishing tour-
nament in the world, the
angling event attracts more
than 1,500 competitors.
Padre Cícero Pilgrimage
(Nov 2)
, Juazeiro do Norte
(Paraíba). On Dia do Finados
(All Souls' Day), thousands
of pilgrims visit patron saint
Padre Cícero's statue and the
church where he is buried.
National Handicraft Fair
(late Nov)
, Belo Horizonte.
A major exhibition and sale
of handicrafts from all over
Brazil. There are interactive
workshops where many of
the crafts can be learnt.
Smoke rising from the wheels of Ferrari team driver Michael Schumacher's car, Brazilian Grand Prix, São Paulo
