Two panels by painter Heloísa Crocco, from the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, are exhibited in the entrance lobby of Hilton Creek hotel. The works of art, made out of small pieces of wood, were ordered by the Uruguayan architect who designed the hotel, Carlos Ott.
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Two panels by painter Heloísa Crocco, from the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, are exhibited in the entrance lobby of Hilton Creek hotel. The works of art, made out of small pieces of wood, were ordered by the Uruguayan architect who designed the hotel, Carlos Ott.
The relic was purchased by the first Brazilian emperor, probably in 1825. Through analysis of the grains of pollen found in the resin used in the embalming, two researchers at Oswaldo Cruz Foundation and at the National Museum confirm that the mummy, dated from the first century BC, came from Thebes.
The relic was purchased by the first Brazilian emperor, probably in 1825. Through analysis of the grains of pollen found in the resin used in the embalming, two researchers at Oswaldo Cruz Foundation and at the National Museum confirm that the mummy, dated from the first century BC, came from Thebes.
To start organising the event, São Paulo Cultural Centre director, Carlos Augusto Calil, went to Tunisia to follow closely the Carthage Film Festival, one of the most important in the region. Together with the festival director, Nadia Attia, he will select the films to be brought to Brazil.
To start organising the event, São Paulo Cultural Centre director, Carlos Augusto Calil, went to Tunisia to follow closely the Carthage Film Festival, one of the most important in the region. Together with the festival director, Nadia Attia, he will select the films to be brought to Brazil.
Agência Brasil Brasília – On October 3, 2004, more than 115 million Brazilian voters in 5,562 municipalities will cast their ballots for mayor and city councillors in elections that are totally computerized. The vote is mandatory in Brazil for everyone between the ages of 18 and 70. For individuals between 16 and 18 and those
Agência Brasil Brasília – On October 3, 2004, more than 115 million Brazilian voters in 5,562 municipalities will cast their ballots for mayor and city councillors in elections that are totally computerized. The vote is mandatory in Brazil for everyone between the ages of 18 and 70. For individuals between 16 and 18 and those
Agência Brasil São Paulo – A record number of tourists visited Brazil in August and expectations are that the year will be the best ever. Speaking at commemorations of World Tourism Day, which was yesterday (27), minister of Tourism, Walfrido dos Mares Guia, said: "All sectors in tourism are showing strong growth. Domestic tourism is
Agência Brasil Rio de Janeiro – This year, from January to August, tourism revenue rose 36.5%, compared to the same period last year. According to the Central Bank, tourists brought a total of US$ 2.1 billion to Brazil, compared to US$ 1.5 billion during the same period last year. The really good news, according to
The table pipe, which is very appreciated in the Arab countries, became popular in Brazil during the last three years. Today the narghile has become a way to lure Brazilian youths to the hip bars, and is used by many, not only Arab immigrants descendants.
The table pipe, which is very appreciated in the Arab countries, became popular in Brazil during the last three years. Today the narghile has become a way to lure Brazilian youths to the hip bars, and is used by many, not only Arab immigrants descendants.
They started arriving in the country in the nineteenth century. In their luggage was a great desire to work and dreams of riches. They came in the ships so as to establish their homes, stores and industries here. Today the Arabs, their children and grandchildren total 12 million people. They head some of the most important factories and industrial organizations. The culture and customs are in the Brazilian cuisine, music, and vocabulary.
They started arriving in the country in the nineteenth century. In their luggage was a great desire to work and dreams of riches. They came in the ships so as to establish their homes, stores and industries here. Today the Arabs, their children and grandchildren total 12 million people. They head some of the most important factories and industrial organizations. The culture and customs are in the Brazilian cuisine, music, and vocabulary.
