Brazil, the Culture

Explains the many and varied cultural celebrations of South America's largest country, Brazil. This book also explains the origins of religious festivals and the music and dance of Brazil. It includes topics on the many religions and spiritual beliefs; the music of barrios; a lesson for Samba; and the national foods of Brazil and their history.

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This book is suitable for children of ages 9-14. The rhythms of samba music fill the streets and dancers and musicians parade by in fancy costumes - it's Carnival time in Rio and the city is host to the world's biggest party. Packed with fascinating details and full-colour images, this book explains the many and varied cultural celebrations of South America's largest country. Special spreads explain the origins of religious festivals and the music and dance of Brazil. The topics include: the many religions and spiritual beliefs of Brazil's people; the music of Brazil's barrios; a "how to" lesson for Samba dance; and the national foods of Brazil and their history.