Cultural Diversity in Brazil
Recap Pick two regions of Brazil. Describe two differences.
What am I learning today? The main cultural features of Brazil
Brazil is one of the most culturally diverse places in the world because it has a wide variety of people with such great differences between them. The mixture of Native, African and European cultures has spread over the whole country. Giving it a unique blend of influences.
BRAZILIAN MUSIC The greatest yearly festival in Brazil is the Carnival. Thousands of people take part – dancing in the streets to Samba, wearing costumes and singing the national anthem. Every city has it’s own carnival- therefore each is very different.
This is Carnival in Salvador where there is a massive African influence
RELIGION Freedom of Religion is guaranteed in the constitution 75% Catholic- although the number has fallen in recent years A variety of beliefs held by the descendants of the African slaves and the native Indians
FOOD AND DRINK Feijoada Brazilians see eating as a social occasion. Food varies region to region. Rice
SPORT AND LEISURE
Case Study: Ronaldo
Built for the 1950 world cup, holds up to 200,000 Maracana
TASK Heading: Cultural Diversity in Brazil Using your booklet, take brief notes under the following headings: Music Religion Sport Food