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
Labor Day in Brazil — Reading
In this episode, you can listen to a narrated reading about Labor Day in Brazil and learn more about its meaning, history, and place in Brazilian culture. It is a reading of the article available on o...
22 Huhti 8min
Art in Brazil — Reading
In this episode, we take a walk through the history of Brazilian art and explore how it has evolved over time. This is a narrated reading of our article on the topic, available on our website. You can...
7 Huhti 9min
Brazilian Jokes in Portuguese for April Fools’ Day
Discover how Brazilians joke around on Dia da Mentira, Brazil’s version of April Fools’ Day. This episode explores the playful side of Portuguese through classic piadas, from “o que é o que é” riddles...
27 Maalis 32min
Why Do Brazilians Shower So Much?
Why do Brazilians shower so often? In this episode, we explore how hygiene in Brazil goes far beyond routine. It reflects culture, climate, social expectations, and daily habits. You’ll hear why many ...
22 Maalis 29min
