Oktoberfest of Blumenau

The Oktoberfest in Blumenau is a festival of Germanic traditions that occurs in the city of Blumenau, Santa Catarina during the month of October. It is one of the celebrations that have emerged in the world similar to the Oktoberfest in Munich, Germany.
The Oktoberfest in Blumenau was created in 1984, after the city suffered a strong flood of the Itajai-Açu River, that bisects the city, aiming to revive the economy and raise the morale of the townspeople. Since the first edition was a success, keeping with an average audience of 700,000 per year. During the event, happens parades of traditional dances, singing, costumes and German food.

Festa da Uva

The National Grape Festival of Caxias do Sul is a celebration of the Italian culture and agro-industrial regional held, that happens every two years in the city of Caxias do Sul, Rio Grande do Sul.    
            The Grape Festival dates back to the beginnings of Italian colonization in Rio Grande do Sul. Between the first immigrants, it was usual to make a reverence for the land and harvesting, as a liaison between people and as respect for the gift of food.
            Over the years, the Grape Festival lost its strictly local, making it a regional celebration but, even now, sections of industry and commerce have acquired enormous relief, still preserving the historical elements related to grape and wine, responsible for the 1st economical cycle of Caxias do Sul.

Brigadeiro

Brigadier is a typical sweet and very appreciated at Brazil, It is present throughout the country, especially in birthday parties. The name's origin is unknown, so that at Rio Grande do Sul called negrinho, but some people say that the name Brigadier was given in honor of Brigadier Eduardo Gomes, who ran for the presidency in 1950. This candy is made ​​of milk, eggs, butter, sugar and chocolate.

Maracatu

           The maracatu is a blend of indigenous, African and European cultures, that was founded in “Candomble’s Yards” in the eighteenth century. It is a cultural manifestation of Pernambuco’s folkloric african-Brazilian music, to honor the king “Congo”. In 1870, with the signing of the “Golden Law” by Princess Isabel, for the abolition of slavery, the ritual of maracatu took to the streets becoming a folkloric carnival joke. The maracatu is a kind of theater where people act out the tribute through dancing, followed by songs that dictate the pace of the foliões.

Tropicalia

Tropicalia was a Brazilian cultural movement, which arose under the influence of avant-garde and pop culture artists. The movement mixed manifestations with traditional and aesthetic innovation. The goal was to change the behavior of society at the military regime of the 1960s. The music was the main way for the manifestation against the regime, but also had several artistic events such as film, visual arts and theater. The union of many artists of Bahia was the starting point of the movement tropicalismo by the Brazilian popular music festival that Record transmitted to Sao Paulo and Globo transmitted for Rio de Janeiro

Festa do Divino

The celebration of the Divine is celebrated seven weeks after Easter Sunday to celebrate the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the twelve apostles. This traditional festival of Brazilian’s folklore is a mixture of religious manifestations. The origin of these events comes from Portugal, arrived in Brazil with the first settlers. Today the tradition of the festival is kept alive in several Brazilian’s states, cavalcades are held to represent the battles between Moors and Christians. And the religious part of the festival are made novenas, Masses and processions. But each state has peculiarities in celebration of this festival according to the origins of the settlements and they usually extend for 10 days.

Capoeira

Capoeira is a Brazilian cultural expression, a mixture of martial art, music and popular culture. It was created in Brazil by the Africans descendants slaves as a hope of freedom, so the fugitive could confront the captains of the weeds always armed. Characterized by coups and complex movements. And what differs from other martial arts is the musicality. Capoeira has evolved as a dance as a way to camouflage the fight itself, due to the prohibition of the practice of struggle enters slaves in colonial Brazil. Capoeira is a symbol of african-Brazilian culture, the mixing of ethnic groups, resistance to oppression, capoeira has definitely changed the image as just a fight and became a source of pride for the Brazilian people. Today in Brazil, is considered Intangible Cultural Heritage.

Bumba meu boi

The Bumba-meu-boi is a folk festival in Brazil, it occurs in the streets in November to January, in the northeast. Began in the eighteenth century in the state of Piaui, in a mixture of elements of black culture, Indian and Portuguese. This party is summed up in a dance that is accompanied by regional music, and a man dressed as a cow makes a lot of choreographies, and around of the ox appear typical characters of that era, as the vicar, tax collector, runaway slave, cowboy, captain of the bush and the bully. During the party, the ox is killed, and then is resurrected by a tug on his tail. In dance the ox lowers and raises his head, dancing so disoriented. Women don't participate of that party, only watch and help in the organization.

Chimarrão

      The Mate is a drink of the culture of southern Brazil, a drink that identifies the people who inhabit this region, where regionalism is very strong and present. This habit of taking daily mate is a legacy of the Guarani Indians. It consists of a bowl and a part inside added to mate and the other of hot water, and finally a pump to drink the mate. Usually it takes a group where the gourd is passed from hand to hand, strengthening community spirit. It is known that there are many benefits to mate due to mate, since it is considered an almost complete food, containing almost all nutrients necessary for our body, it is good for the skin, regulates the functions of the heart, breathing and helps in weight loss. Also notable for being a stimulating physical and mental activity, benefiting the nerves and muscles and eliminating fatigue.

Frevo

It is a dance and a musical rhythm from northeastern Brazil, more specifically the state of Pernambuco. Arose in the nineteenth century, is a dance with gherkins and mix elements of capoeira, a very fast pace.

Festa Junina

Festa Junina or is a party celebrated in June I honor of some Saints, is one of the most celebrated festivals in Brazil, along with Carnival. The streets, squares and schools of many cities are decorated with colorful flags and outdoor stalls are served typical food and drinks for the event. In Brazil, this festival takes place in the month in June, when we celebrate four saints of Catholicism: the St. John, St. Anthony, St. Paul and St. Peter. This party was brought by the Portuguese as "Johannine" and here became "Junina," it was built some Brazilian customs, such as music, games, dancing and food (corn and cassava).

Olinda's Carnival

       The Carnival of Olinda began in the early twentieth century. This preserves the most ancient carnival traditions of Pernambuco’s revelry. Every year, there are parades through the streets and lanes of the city of Olinda with hundreds of carnival groups, tourists and the local community, which keeps the roots of the most popular festival in Brazil. This cultural event reflects the mix of customs and traditions among whites, blacks and Indians, which was the basis of the formation of Brazilian culture. This way, the Carnival of Olinda is the most authentic popular festival in Brazil. Bonecos de Olinda are a brand of Carnival, They are more than 2 meters tall and colorful. The interaction with the rich cultural diversity of the Northeast makes this irresistible party in Olinda, which attract thousands of revelers every year.