BRAZILIAN CULTURE

TO Prof.VIDYA BHANDARKAR 5/6/12

-BY D.GANESH 20098

Brazilian Culture

Mixture of African, Portuguese, American, Indian, and many other traditions. Music & Dance: Samba, Bossa Nova, Capoeira Soccer (known as foot ball): Brazil won the World Cup 2004

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Cultural Life
The culture of Brazil has been influenced by three main ethnic groups: Indian Natives, Descendents from European Immigrants and African slaves.

Population Cuisine Religion Arts Population: It is the fifth country in world in population. Language of Brazil is Portuguese.
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Life style of Brazilian is similar to that in the U.S.

Cultural Life:

Cuisine: The result of the mix of ethnic groups is reflected in its food.

Brazilian Descendents of African slaves have influenced the food in some regions. Religion: The main religion of Brazilian is Catholic. In Rio de janerio, there is a big statue of Jesus called, The Redeemer
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Arts: Music: Brazil has a rich musical tradition. Samba is a musical style well known all over the world. It is played in the famous Carnival in Rio de Janerio.

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NATIONAL DRESS(BAHIANA)

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culture in Brazil

The glitzy Carnival attracts millions of people to Brazil every year when people loosen up their hip joints, dance the worlds most erotic dances, and party the worlds longest party. Preparations start 3 months in advance, culminating in 2 weeks of balls and the carnival parade in February.

Revellers line up to get down at the Bola Petra street carnival in Rio de Janeiro.

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This man proves that even if you wearing a frown, you can still have fun at carnival.

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Brazilian academics argue that nakedness at carnival is about sensuality, not just sex.

The authorities in Rio expect nearly 700,000 tourists to attend this year's festivities, 30% of them from abroad. Though Brazil's carnival will reach a fever pitch on Sunday with Rio's flamboyant float competition, Brazilians have already started banging drums, dancing and singing.

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Break Fast

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Caipirinha Chocolate Candy

Famous Dish :Black Beans with Pork & Food

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GREETINGS Man greeting Man- Men shake hands when greeting one another, while maintaining steady eye contact.Hugging and backslapping are common greetings among Brazilian friends. Man greeting Woman- If a woman wishes to shake hands with a man, she should extend her hand first.It is common for men and woman to exchange kisses on the cheek when first meeting in social situations. Woman greeting Woman- Women generally kiss each other, starting with the left cheek and then switching to the right cheek.

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COMMUNICATION STYLE Communication is often informal and does not rely on strict rules of protocol. Anyone who feels they have something to say will generally add their opinion.

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LAW & ORDER

The legal drinking age is 18, but it is not heavily enforced. The legal smoking age is 18 but it is not enforced at all.Cigarettes and cigars are readily available. Being in possession of small quantities of drugs will be subject to fines and/or alternative penalties such as community service or drug treatment.
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BIBILOGRAPHY
www.kwintessential.co.uk/resources/.../brazil-country-profile.html www.everyculture.com Bo-Co www.celebratebrazil.com/brazilian-culture.html www.culturecrossing.net/basics_business_student.php?id=30

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