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Festa Junina (St. John's Party) - During the month
of June the Brazilians celebrate Saints Anthony, John
and Peter with lots of traditional foods, drinks and
theatrical dance called “quadrilha”. These
parties are called “Festas Juninas”. Usually
colorful ornaments, a bonfire and fireworks compose
the scenario. The Brazilian Society will celebrate
St. John's Party on 18th June (saturday) 5pm to 10pm
at St.Patrick's Hall Library Annex. (see
pictures)
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A carnival is a celebration combining parades, pageantry,
folk drama, and feasting that is usually held in Catholic
countries during the weeks before Lent. The term Carnival
probably comes from the Latin word "carnelevarium",
meaning to remove meat. Typically the Carnival season
begins early in the New Year, often on the Epiphany,
January 6, and ends in February on fat Tuesday. Brazil’s
Carnival is a 4-day celebration held throughout all
of the cities in Brazil. The most famous carnival celebrations
are in Rio de Janeiro and Salvador. The Rio de Janeiro
Carnival is a time for parades, dancing, dressing-up
and Samba competitions. It's one of the most beautiful
spectacles in the world. The BPS organizes a carnival
party every year, if you lost our party this year join
us in the next one. (see
pictures)
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| Trips
Place |
Date
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Tickets
Costs |
Booking
Deadline |
| Lake District |
20th to 22nd
July |
Member:£15.00,
Children:£7.50 and Non-Member:£15.00 |
15th June |
| Sttratford and
Warrick Castle |
30th July |
Member:£8.00,
Children:£4.00 and Non-Member:£8.00 |
15th June |
| Stonehenge |
13th August |
Member:£8.00,
Children:£4.00 and Non-Member:£8.00 |
15th June |
| Cornwall |
27th to 28th
August |
Member:£17.00,
Children:£8.50 and Non-Member:£17.00 |
15th June |
Accomodation
for Cornwall and Lake District trips to be paid separately
Further information and to book your place, email to Marília
Lorentz at mnrl40@hotmail.com
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| Other
Events
Several events will happen this month in London.
Check them on http://www.leros.co.uk/eventos.htm
Information about upcoming art events and festivals
in Reading you'll find at www.readingarts.co.uk
2005 is the Year of Brazil
in France. It happens from March until December. During this
period more than 300 cultural projects will be exhibited,
so that the French and tourists from all over the world can
appreciate the Brazilian culture. More...
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