Brazilian Day
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"Brazilian Day", is a party which takes place in New York
and other cities around the world. It's held in the beginning of September to celebrate Brazil's independence day .
It makes part of the official calendar of New York city. The event first ran in 1984 at 46th Street, which is currently known as "The Brazilian Street". And from 2009 on, Brazilian Day also takes place in Canada
(Montreal
, Toronto
), Japan
(Tokyo
), United Kingdom
(London
) and Angola
(Luanda
).
As the time passed, the Brazilian Day in New York grew bigger and bigger and it moved to 6th. Avenue, on the corner of 42nd St. and 46th St., becoming one of the biggest and most famous Brazilian attractions placed out of Brazil
. Presently the event takes over 25 blocks. At the party, a big crowd stands to see the spectacles and visit the stands in which are sold Brazilian food and products.
Baterias de Samba (samba drum and musician groups) play in the street, and the people dance. Many Brazilian products and food items are sold in the street.
"Rede Globo
" television has been broadcasting the Brazilian Day in the last years, making the party very known in Brazil.
Many Brazilian artists participate in Brazilian Day, such as Netinho and Daniela Mercury
(2001); Ivete Sangalo
(2003); Skank and Timbalada
(2004); Araketu and Chitãozinho & Xororó
(2005); Babado Novo, Sandy e Junior and Banda Calypso
(2006).
The lineup for 2009 included Carlinhos Brown
, Elba Ramalho
, Marcelo D2
and other artists.
2010 brought the return of Carlinhos Brown, plus Zeze de Camargo e Luciano, Margareth Menezes
, and other artists.
New York
New York is a state in the Northeastern region of the United States. It is the nation's third most populous state. New York is bordered by New Jersey and Pennsylvania to the south, and by Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont to the east...
and other cities around the world. It's held in the beginning of September to celebrate Brazil's independence day .
It makes part of the official calendar of New York city. The event first ran in 1984 at 46th Street, which is currently known as "The Brazilian Street". And from 2009 on, Brazilian Day also takes place in Canada
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
(Montreal
Montreal
Montreal is a city in Canada. It is the largest city in the province of Quebec, the second-largest city in Canada and the seventh largest in North America...
, Toronto
Toronto
Toronto is the provincial capital of Ontario and the largest city in Canada. It is located in Southern Ontario on the northwestern shore of Lake Ontario. A relatively modern city, Toronto's history dates back to the late-18th century, when its land was first purchased by the British monarchy from...
), Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
(Tokyo
Tokyo
, ; officially , is one of the 47 prefectures of Japan. Tokyo is the capital of Japan, the center of the Greater Tokyo Area, and the largest metropolitan area of Japan. It is the seat of the Japanese government and the Imperial Palace, and the home of the Japanese Imperial Family...
), United Kingdom
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
(London
London
London is the capital city of :England and the :United Kingdom, the largest metropolitan area in the United Kingdom, and the largest urban zone in the European Union by most measures. Located on the River Thames, London has been a major settlement for two millennia, its history going back to its...
) and Angola
Angola
Angola, officially the Republic of Angola , is a country in south-central Africa bordered by Namibia on the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the north, and Zambia on the east; its west coast is on the Atlantic Ocean with Luanda as its capital city...
(Luanda
Luanda
Luanda, formerly named São Paulo da Assunção de Loanda, is the capital and largest city of Angola. Located on Angola's coast with the Atlantic Ocean, Luanda is both Angola's chief seaport and its administrative center. It has a population of at least 5 million...
).
As the time passed, the Brazilian Day in New York grew bigger and bigger and it moved to 6th. Avenue, on the corner of 42nd St. and 46th St., becoming one of the biggest and most famous Brazilian attractions placed out of Brazil
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
. Presently the event takes over 25 blocks. At the party, a big crowd stands to see the spectacles and visit the stands in which are sold Brazilian food and products.
Baterias de Samba (samba drum and musician groups) play in the street, and the people dance. Many Brazilian products and food items are sold in the street.
"Rede Globo
Rede Globo
Rede Globo , or simply Globo, is a Brazilian television network, launched by media mogul Roberto Marinho on April 26, 1965. It is owned by media conglomerate Organizações Globo, being by far the largest of its holdings...
" television has been broadcasting the Brazilian Day in the last years, making the party very known in Brazil.
Many Brazilian artists participate in Brazilian Day, such as Netinho and Daniela Mercury
Daniela Mercury
Daniela Mercury , is a Latin Grammy Award-winning Brazilian axé, samba-reggae and MPB singer, songwriter and record producer. Since her breakthrough, Mercury has become one of the best known Brazilian female singers, selling over 20 million albums worldwide...
(2001); Ivete Sangalo
Ivete Sangalo
Ivete Maria Dias de Sangalo is a Latin Grammy Award-winning Brazilian Axé and MPB singer, songwriter, and occasional actress and television show host...
(2003); Skank and Timbalada
Timbalada
Timbalada is an Afro-Brazilian musician group from Candeal, Salvador, Brazil. It was founded by drummer Carlinhos Brown. The musical style is between samba reggae and axé, with strong influences from African music...
(2004); Araketu and Chitãozinho & Xororó
Chitãozinho & Xororó
Chitãozinho & Xororó are a Brazilian sertanejo duo. Chitãozinho is the stage name of José Lima Sobrinho and Xororó that of Durval de Lima. Their music, which combines traditional Brazilian caipira with pop, was instrumental in establishing the sertanejo genre...
(2005); Babado Novo, Sandy e Junior and Banda Calypso
Banda Calypso
Banda Calypso is a Brazilian musical duo, especially popular in Northern and Northeastern regions of the country. It was formed in the late 1990s by guitarist and producer Chimbinha and his singer/dancer wife Joelma....
(2006).
The lineup for 2009 included Carlinhos Brown
Carlinhos Brown
Carlinhos Brown is a Brazilian musician from Salvador, Bahia. He was born in Candeal Pequeno, a small neighbourhood in the Brotas area of Salvador de Bahia...
, Elba Ramalho
Elba ramalho
Elba Ramalho, is a Brazilian songwriter, performer, poet and actress. She is sometimes called "The Queen of Forró"....
, Marcelo D2
Marcelo D2
Marcelo D2 is a Brazilian rapper.- Biography :A former vocalist of the band Planet Hemp, he started his solo career in 1998 with the album Eu Tiro É Onda. The album was recorded in his studio by David Corcos, and was mixed in New York and Los Angeles by Carlos Bass and Mário Caldato Jr...
and other artists.
2010 brought the return of Carlinhos Brown, plus Zeze de Camargo e Luciano, Margareth Menezes
Margareth Menezes
Margareth Menezes is a Brazilian singer from Salvador, Bahia.Her style is considered axé but her music also steers into samba and MPB territory, at times drawing on African rhythms and reggae....
, and other artists.