Moving to Brazil and Corcovado Hill

Posted by intlmove on March 29, 2010 · 3 Comments 

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One of the most iconic figures associated with Brazil is the 130 ft. statue of Jesus, called Cristo Redentor or Christ the Redeemer, which sits on the granite peak of Corcovado hill.
Corcovado is located in Rio de Janeiro and literally means “hunchback” in Portuguese.
It is located in Ticjuca Forest and is visible from many different views because of its 2,329 ft. peak.

In 1921, the Catholic Circle of Rio organized Semana do Monumento, or Monument Week, to get donations and collect signatures to build a large Christian-based statue.
Of the many designs presented, a large Jesus with open arms was finally chosen.
Engineer, Heitor da Silva Costa, designed the statue.
Paul Landowski, who was a French sculptor made the statue.
The statue took nine years to build and was finally opened in the fall of 1931.
The final cost of the statue was $250,000.

Over 300,000 people visit the statue annually and on July 7, 2007 the statue was voted as one of the Seven Wonders of the World.
When you get to the peak of Corcovado Hill, which can be accessed by road or railway, you will be able to see many of the sites of Rio de Janeiro.
You can see different beaches, downtown Rio, Sugarloaf Mountain Maracana Stadium and much more.
Try to visit the attraction on a sunny day so you can get the full effect.
Sometimes cloud coverage can impair your view.

You can take the narrow roadway or Corcovado Rack Railway, which has been in operation since 1884.
In 1980, many improvements were made when the railway was refurbished.
There are two-car electrically powered trains that can take 360 passengers per hour to the top of the Corcovado Hill.
Make sure to get there early because the wait to ride the train can sometimes be several hours.
Once you reach the mountain, you will need to climb 223 steps to reach the observation deck.

The Christ the Redeemer statue is famous worldwide as the largest Art Deco statue in the world.
It is the subject of many famous photographs and has even been a part of many movies.
It is made of reinforced concrete and soapstone and is such a massive size that you will have to see it to believe it!
It weighs an extraordinary 635 tons.

In 2006, the 75th anniversary of the statue, a chapel was built under the statue.
Archbishop of Rio Cardinal Eusebio Oscar Scheid consecrated the chapel “Our Lady of the Apparation” after the patron saint of Brazil.
People practicing Catholicism can hold weddings and baptisms at the location.

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Moving to Sao Paulo with Children

Posted by intlmove on March 28, 2010 · 6 Comments 

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Sao Paulo is often thought of as a city for adults.
There are amazing restaurants and nightclubs that are open into the early morning hours so you will never have to question what to do at night.
Although there are plenty of activities for adults, there are also many activities and attractions that are family friendly.

Beaches
A day at the beach is a favorite pastime for many families living in Brazil.
You can bring a picnic, build a sand castle or just play in the water.
Your kids can enjoy a day of wakeboarding, surfing or other water sports and also take advantage of the beautiful Brazilian weather.
Praia Grande, which is only an hour outside of Sao Paulo offers great attractions like jet skiing and banana boat rides.

Sao Paulo Zoo and Gardens
Visit the monkeys, elephants and other exotic animals from around the world at the Sao Paulo Zoo and Gardens.
You can also see local animals like toucans and macaws.
This popular attraction is perfect for a day with the kids because they can learn about different regions of the world and their native animals.
In addition to the world-class animal attractions, you can also take a stroll through the gardens located on the zoo premises.

Ibirapuera Park
Take a walk or a jog in the urban park that is full of family-friendly fun.
In addition to the beautiful park setting, which is comparable to New York’s Central Park, you can find other daytime adventures.
Take the kids the Museu de Arte Moderna (Modern Art Museum), which is located in the Grande Marquise.
Also located in the park is the Cicillo Matarazzo Pavillion which hosts many events throughout the year.
Learn about stars and constellations at the planetarium on the park grounds that is shaped like a flying saucer.

Ipiranga Imperial Museum
Your kids can spend the day learning about the history of Brazil in one of the biggest museums in Sao Paulo.
See the period costumes, watch entertaining movies and see historical photographs to learn about the culture and Sao Paulo’s past.

Events
January 25th, which is the anniversary of Sao Paulo, is one of the most celebrated days in the city.
There are plenty of events, parades and other activities that your kids will enjoy.

In May, you can experience a little part of Sao Paulo’s Italian heritage at the Sao Vito festival.
Enjoy Italian music, food and culture.
The celebration is held in honor of Saint Vito, the patron saint of Polignano a Mare, which is a city in Italy.
The festival takes place on Saturdays and Sunday from the end of May through mid-July and spans over two entire streets.
There is even a great play area or children!

Soccer
Your children will no doubt become soccer fans when moving to Brazil, as it the nation’s favorite sport.
Soccer is referred to as football in Brazil, as it is everywhere in the world besides the United States.
Brazilian soccer teams are known worldwide to be some of the best in the world.
Take your kids to a soccer game to watch the pros.
If your children are interested in playing soccer, sign them up for one of the many community teams.
The Museu do Futebol (Museum of Football) is a great place to take your children to learn about the history of Brazilian football.
Sao Paulo is the birthplace of the most famous soccer player in the world, Pele.
At the museum, your children will be able to see memorabilia as well as learn about the famed soccer player.

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Moving to Brazil and the History of Samba

Posted by intlmove on March 8, 2010 · 2 Comments 

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Moving to Brazil will provide you with the opportunity to witness one of the most spectacular dance forms and musical genres in the world.
Samba has been deeply rooted in Brazil’s history for years.
The samba dance, which is a big part of Carnival, is a lively dance with elaborate costumes.
Samba music combines a 2/4 tempo variation with distinct sounds and vibes.
The upbeat rhythm of the music and the beautiful form of dance is unlike any other art form in the world.
The word “samba” is derived from the African Bantu language word “samba.”
“Semba” means naval bump, which signifies an invitation to dance.
Samba is also the infinitive of “kusamba,” which means to pray or praise gods through song and dance.

Although the origins of the cultural phenomenon have been disputed, Samba stems from traditional religious ceremonies brought over from African slaves from 1600 to 1888.
Slaves hid their religious practices as parties or celebrations, because singing and dancing is a big part of African religious ceremonies.

Bahia, which is the northeastern state of Brazil, is known to be the birthplace of samba.
Slaves from Bahia, which is also known as “Little Africa,” migrated to Rio when slavery was abolished in 1888.
Samba is said to have spread to Rio sometime after 1889.

The seductiveness of the dancing style was originally viewed as improper and obscene by the Brazilian upper class and European settlers.
Samba was even prohibited for a time for this reason, which led to samba being practiced in secret societies.

In 1917, the first samba song was recorded, “Pelo Telefone.”
The popularity of samba continued to grow in popularity and in 1928, the first samba school was created.
Samba schools were eventually established in Rio and other parts of Brazil to continue the traditions of samba.
These schools were usually in the poorer areas of the city where slaves historically settled.

This dance form and musical genre became a favorite part of Carnival, and soon enough competitions became a huge part of the annual festivities.
Samba schools practice all year for their annual performances which are enjoyed by thousands of Carnival attendees.
The rhythmic dancing and wild costumes mesmerized crowds.

Samba soon spread worldwide when it was introduced to Europe, the United States and other places in 1925.
The authenticity of the samba culture became lost for a period of time around the 1980s as many of samba schools were taken over by individuals looking for profits.
The samba dancers performed for tourist groups and events.

This sparked an outcry from Brazilians with long-standing ties to samba, so a grassroots movement brought samba back to its original cultural roots.
These grassroots groups sustain the authenticity of samba.

Samba remains a very popular and versatile art form as it has developed throughout the years.
Samba has been integrated with manydifferent forms of music.
There are many different sub-genres to samba, which include Baiano, Mesemba, a Batucada, and Carnaval.
Some forms are more modernized, while some forms maintain their African religious and cultural roots.

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