Rio de Janeiro

for economic accessibility” Latin America has large populations even in geographically challenging locations. The geography of Latin America is a major influence on tourism and trade. There are also coastal regions such as the beautiful beaches of Rio De Janero in which tourism is critical to the success of their economy. All of these different regions bring a different opportunities of jobs based on trade and tourism. For example if you live near a beach you might be a fisherman or…

In his essay, “Flavio’s Home”, Gordon Parks describes the horrific conditions of poverty in the favelas of Rio de Janeiro by focusing on the lives of the Da Silva family, specifically the life of a twelve year old boy named Flavio. Parks uses his words to paint a somber picture of life in the favelas, creating a juxtaposition between the rich and poor, both in Brazil and abroad by using moving metaphors and description. We saw into the everyday lives of the Da Silva family; seeing their…

government with unaccountable police, and vulnerable poor population. Each these alone would not necessarily increase the violence seen in Rio today, but when combined together create this ‘violence…

The painting A Primeira Missa no Brasil (First Mass in Brazil) is part of the collection of the Museu Nacional de Belas Artes do Rio de Janeiro, and I had the opportunity to see this work many times during my life. The painting shows the first mass celebrated in Brazilian soil and the event was documented by the Carta de Pero Vaz de Caminha. Pero Vaz de Caminha, the clerk of Pedro Alvares Cabral, recorded his first impressions on the uncovered land in a 27 pages long document. A Primeira Missa…

Cycle of Violence in City of God City of God is a film by Fernaldo Mereilles and Katia Lund. The film is narrated by a young boy named Rocket and focused on the stories of the local gang leaders in Rio de Janeiro. Rocket observes countless acts of violence to and from the people of the City of God. Although the plot is driven by numerous individual acts of violence, the film illustrates a cycle of violence throughout the generations. Violence causes death, which incites revenge. Almost…

attendance. Everyone may know of the famous carnival, thanks to the vibrant and exciting Blue Sky Studio’s movie Rio that was centered around the carnival festivities. The upbeat film inspired me to want to dig deeper and find a connection that speaks to me as a culinarian in the heart of Brazil. Carnival is thought of as both a massive and vibrant festival held in different places besides Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. Many tourists have been attracted to this area because of the flamboyant and rowdy…

and reversal of the everyday realities of life (University of Oregon, 1995). Carnaval is a time when all of Brazil comes together, no one plays roles, there is no class system, people dress up, everyone has a fun time. Some movies, such as the movie Rio, portray Carnaval in a professional way. Landscape Brazil is the 5th largest country in the world. It has 5000 miles of beach and contains most of the biggest rainforest in the world, the Amazon (Gale Sites). Brazil has a total area of 8,511,965…

greater things in Brazil. Example, the book tells about the tropical climates in the different regions, which are North, Northeast, Central West, South and Southeast. Each of the regions has a great place to meet such as the statue of Sao Paulo and Rio de Janeiro in Southeast, The Amazonas in the North, and the better beaches and climate in the Northeast. Who would not want to visit Brazil after reading all the great and beautiful places that it has. Furthermore, it was for lovers of reading…

the land. Some of these groups include the Guarani, the Yanomami, and the Akuntsu, who all continue to practice their traditional values. Brazil’s urban landscape is revealed through the country’s large cities, such as São Paulo, Brasilia, and Rio de Janeiro where modern day aspects of life are performed. In urban scenes, one can find that American and European aspects are incorporated into the land. This is shown through art, clothing, architecture, restaurants, and stores as well. One…

the Samba dominated the musical scenario, and it was produced by the low class population in the rodas de samba, which were groups of musicians who would informally gather in bars to play and compose. Bossa Nova produced international hits such as Garota de Ipanema by Tom Jobim, reinterpreted by Frank Sinatra as Girl from Ipanema. Mammi (1992) says that Bossa Nova represents the Rio de Janeiro middle class; it suggests the idea of a refined life without being…