Brazil, before it was Brazil
Brazil has had eight names to date: Pindorama (its indigenous name); Ilha de Vera Cruz,…
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The oldest Brazilian newspaper
The oldest Brazilian newspaper is the Diário de Pernambuco, which began circulation in November, 1825,…
Vitória-régia, a beautiful giant
In amongst the vast range of beautiful Brazilian flowers is the vitória-régia, one of the…
Football, an eternal Brazilian passion
Brazil is the only national football team to have competed in every World Cup. The…
Pizzas a plenty!!!
The Italian-Brazilians are regarded as the largest population of oriundi (of Italian descent) outside Italy.…
Gifts fit for a Queen
Queen Elizabeth II made an official ten-day visit to Brazil in 1968. The monarch unveiled…
Is Carnival a public holiday in Brazil?
Is Carnival a public holiday in Brazil? Contrary to what many believe, the four and…
The complete name in the time of the Portuguese Empire
In the time of the Portuguese Empire signing your name could take some time The…
Chit-Chat | The largest cashew tree plantation in the world
The world’s largest cashew tree plantation The city of Parnamirim, in Natal – capital of…
Chit-Chat | Extreme temperatures in Brazil
Extreme temperatures in Brazil During the Brazilian summer temperatures can easily reach (and surpass) 40ºC.…
Chit-Chat | Indigenous Continent
Indigenous Continent It is estimated that 400 thousand native Indians live in Brazil, amongst 200…
Chit-Chat | Some curious city names in Brazil
Did you know that Brazil has its very own New York and Canada? There are…
Chit-Chat | Indigenous Heavy Metal band
Arandu Arakuaa – which means Saber of the Cosmos – is the first Indigenous heavy…
Welcome to the fourth issue of BBMag! | Your Brazilian magazine in London
Welcome to the fourth issue of BBMag – Bossa Brazil Magazine – your bilingual lifestyle…
Christmas tree attracts sightseers to São Paulo’s biggest park
Just like London, with its huge Christmas tree in Trafalgar Square, Brazil’s largest city has…