Bahia Independence Day — Reading
In this short episode, listen to a narrated reading about Bahia Independence Day and its importance in Brazilian history. This is a reading of a Dica article from Rio & Learn, available on our website...
19 Kesä 9min
Bumba Meu Boi — Reading
In this short episode, we read a Dica article about Bumba Meu Boi, one of Brazil’s most vibrant cultural traditions. You can find the full article on our website and listen along on the page as you re...
18 Kesä 9min
Valentine’s Day in Brazil: Why Love Is Celebrated in June
Why is Valentine’s Day in Brazil celebrated on June 12 instead of February 14? In this episode, learn about Dia dos Namorados, Brazil’s Lovers’ Day, and why it is connected to Saint Anthony, known as ...
8 Kesä 19min
Corpus Christi in Brazil: Dates, Traditions and Food
Corpus Christi in Brazil is a Catholic celebration of the Eucharist and always takes place 60 days after Easter Sunday, on a Thursday. In 2025, it falls on June 19; in 2026, on June 4. Although it is ...
1 Kesä 23min
Palmas: Brazil’s Youngest Capital
Discover Palmas, the sunny capital of Tocantins and Brazil’s youngest state capital, founded in 1989. This episode explores where Palmas is, how to get there, and why its planned layout, tropical clim...
19 Touko 43min
Brazilian Football History — Reading
In this short episode, we read our Dica article about the history of football in Brazil.You can find the full article on our website and listen along on the page.There is also a Portuguese version of ...
6 Touko 15min
Mulatto in Brazil — Reading
In this short episode, we read our Dica article about the meaning and use of “mulatto” in Brazil.You can find the article on our website and listen along on the English page.There is also a Portuguese...
24 Huhti 7min
