If you are somewhat new to the Carnival in Natal Brazil carnaval culture, then this short information will provide you with fast facts and tips about the festivals and celebrations held in Natal during the carnival season. Carnival in Natal – Brazil The Natal Brazil Carnival is very different from those held in…
If you think that Brazil is just about soccer, carnival, beaches, and women, you have to think again. The country is much more than that. It is rich in art and culture that you must know about in order to blend in and earn the respect of it friendly people. Here are some essential…
Natal, the capital city of the state of Rio Grande do Norte, has its own Afro-Brazilian population with their unique styles of dance. The most popular of these styles are the Samba and Capoeira dance. Music and dance is a natural part of Brazil and its people. Just like music, dance is deeply…
One of the nicest things to discover while you are spending a relaxing day at Natal beach is that the food kiosk has fried small fishes on the menu and it’s being served on the beach. While this small fishes are delicious served whole breaded and fried, served with fresh lime wedges, a bottle of hot…
Is it worth visiting the Teatro Alberto Maranhão? This very famous landmark in the state of Rio Grande do Norte is a preferred destination for history and cultural enthusiasts because of its rich contribution to Brazil’s cultural heritage. For this reason alone, case it deserves more than a visit. Because Portugal had the…
If you are an American or English tourist who has just arrived in Natal Brazil for the first time, you may find some Brazil customs quite unusual. You will notice that when Brazilians converse, they stand very close to each other, touch each other lightly and engage in long eye contacts. This is normal behavior…
If, as they say, clothes make a man, then Brazilian fashion has a lot to say about the country and its people. It conveys the mind-sets of the people and paints a picture of what Brazil wants to project to the world. Brazilian people are very much aware of fashion and know what appeals to them. Even…
While Brazil has a land area that’s larger than the United States and is considered the fifth biggest country in the world, only two of its musical form – bossa nova and samba – are popular to most people. Brazilian music, however, has many aspects. Music is a big part of Brazilian culture and can…
Americans call it soccer; it is called football in Brazil. It is the sport that ignites fiery passion in the hearts of Brazilians. Work in the country goes to a standstill during World Cup events. As it is all over the country, football is also the number one sport in Natal, Rio Grande do…
Brazilian cuisine is a combination of assorted flavors taken from the various cultures that constitute modern Brazil. Numerous ethnic groups with varying cultural backgrounds were already inhabiting the huge country by the time the time the European explorers arrived, try each group having its own peculiar cuisines and food essentials. The first Europeans to…
