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Question 1: What are the most popular tourist attractions in brazil? And Explain each in (750 words)?

Question 2: What are the Conventional and Cultural celebrations in brazil for tourist? And Explain each in (750 words)?

Answer 1

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• Rio-de-Janeiro Tourism

The most vibrant city of the most vivacious state, Rio de Janeiro is synonymous with beaches, music, parties and a whirlwind of cultures. It is the epicentre of beach culture around the world, an exotic combination of laid-back and energetic, all coloured in with the world's most popular carnival, the Rio Carnival. The coastal beauty of the beach is matched well by the towering hills that loom above the urbanopolis.

The former capital of Brazil, Rio de Janeiro is a tourist hotspot, home to many cultural attractions as well as world-renowned monuments. The most famous of them all is the Christ the Redeemer statue, one of the seven wonders of the world, situated atop the Corvocado hill and presenting you with one of the best panoramas of the city. While walking tours might show you various spots of important Rio heritage, there is no better way to experience local culture than walking through the colourful neighbourhoods or being a part of the annual Carnival celebrations, a burst of joy, colour, music and dance that have made Rio what it is. The beaches of Rio is where the parties are at, and Copacabana is the most famous beach of the city as well as the country. The Ipanema beach has also been gaining fame fast for its amazing nightlife and delicious food. Another iconic part of Rio culture you are sure to come across atleast once is the smooth tunes of Samba music, captivating all that it touches to dance to its rhythm. Rio is also famous for some of the most picturesque landscapes on the planet, with the Carioca Landscapes between the Mountain and the Sea being designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is no wonder that Rio de Janeiro has been dubbed the Marvelous City or Cidade Maravilhosa!

• Sao-Paulo Tourism

Embodying the vibrant spirit of Brazil, Sao Paulo is a haven for Brazilian culture, being the largest city and financial centre of the country. Culture and history flows out of every nook and corner, as this city was historically a part of the Portuguese and British colonies. As such, the cityscape is painted with beautiful and diverse architectural styles of the Gothic, Victorian and Neo-Classical eras, mixing well with the modern skyscrapers of this cosmopolitan city.

Being the largest city of the Southern Hemisphere, you will be at a loss regarding where to start the incredible journey and experience that is Sao Paulo. The massive Sao Paulo Museum of Art is a source of great pride to the residents of the city due to its size, architecture and cultural value, containing Latin America's largest collection of Western Art. Sao Paulo's history stems from the Patio do Colegio, the site of its foundation, but the most iconic historical landmark of the city is Sao Paulo Cathedral and Praca de Se, two structures that define the historic architecture of Sao Paulo, and are the centre of the road numbering system in the city. The Theatro Municipal is another fine example of historic architecture in the city, sporting delightful elements from the Renaissance style of architecture. The Mercado Municipal is a defining institution of the city, a large urban market which still retains its early 20th century facade, serving as the perfect place for you to witness and experience Sao Paulo's culture at its heart. The Liberdade District of the city is the epicentre of immigrant population and activity in this urbanopolis, with the largest population of Japanese people outside of Japan. The best views of the city can be found from the top of the Farol Santander and the Banespa Tower, two of the major skyscrapers amidst the sea of skyscrapers in the building. The Edficio Copan is another marvel of contemporary architecture and a landmark of the city. As Brazil's cosmopolitan hub, the city is teeming with an energetic nightlife that is on throughout the day, especially found in the neighbourhoods of Jardins, Vila Olimpia and Itaim Bibi. The Bohemian Vila Madalena is perfect for chilling out with a couple of beers or a glass of wine after a long day in the fast-paced life of this magnificent city.

• Manaus Tourism

Manaus, the capital of the state Amazonas, is located at the confluence of Negro and Solim_es river and is the second largest city in Northern region of Brazil. Located in the heart of Amazon rainforests, the cosmopolitan metropolis serves as the gateway to the world's largest tropical rainforests. The city with its old colonials buildings, a variety of flora and fauna and handicrafts is a great place to stock up and acclimatize with the tropical weather before you embark on a mission to explore the Amazon.

Situated at the heart of the world's largest rainforest, Manaus is a sprawling urban centre where one has so many options to choose from. The city reaped the benefits of rubber boom and reached tremendous heights of prosperity which is reflected in its numerous colonial mansions and buildings, most of which were constructed by wealthy rubber barons who imported construction materials all the way from Europe to get a homely feel in their Brazilian counterparts. An emerging destination for ecotourism, Manaus offers unique sights and travellers can take boat trips to explore a number of ecological parks and tropical rainforests situated in the vicinity of the city. The meeting of the two rivers Rio Negro and Rio Solim_es forms the Amazon river and is a splendid display of colours worth visiting. Even though the city serves as head off point for exploring the Amazon, a few days spent here are enough to captivate you. Do not miss out on the experience of staying in a jungle lodge or simply delving into the local handicrafts when in Manaus.

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1. Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro

Carnaval happens around 40 days before Easter. So, usually during the month of February, sometimes March.

The Carnaval (also known as Carnival) in Rio de Janeiro is very popular worldwide. While it is just one big celebration, there are two ways to party in the city during this season.

Blocos de Carnaval

First, the famous ‘blocos de Carnaval’, street parties spread all over the city bringing millions of people to dance, sing, and have fun. It is important to choose a different costume for each day and buy lots of glitters to use.

Carnaval officially starts on a Friday and goes until Tuesday. However, cariocas don’t like to wait, and these street parties start to happen way before the Carnaval season and continue even after the Carnaval week.

These ‘blocos’ can be small, with fewer than 100 people, but they can also be huge, with more than 1 million people following them.

The songs played in these street parties may vary, but they usually try to follow the Carnaval beat, with samba, axé, and ‘marchinhas’. There is even a very famous ‘bloco’ called Sargento Pimenta that plays Beatles songs in Carnaval rhythm.

The best ‘blocos’ in Rio start really early, at around 7 am. However, you can party all day long, as there are dozens of street parties going on around the city every day.

Samba Schools

The other way to enjoy Carnaval in Rio is in the Sambodrome, watching the Samba Schools parade.

The opening night is on Friday when 6 or 7 samba schools from the Access Group debut. The parade starts at 10 pm and goes around until 4 am. The following day, the second batch of samba schools parade as well.

These schools in the Access Group fight for a place on the Elite Group of Carnaval, which parades the following days.

The Elite Group, called Grupo Especial, parades on Sunday and Monday.

It is a really great show, with lots of samba, costumes, drumming wings and much more. Their incredible allegorical floats can reach 13 meters high and 60 meters in length.

The winner of the Carnaval is announced on the afternoon of Ash Wednesday and the top 6 schools of the Elite Group parade once again in the Sambadrome the following Saturday to celebrate their achievement.

2. Carnaval in Salvador

While samba is the main music of Carnaval in Rio, things are a bit different in Salvador.

The street parties are still the main way to celebrate Carnaval, but the real star here is the Axé Music, with its famous singers and bands bringing their ‘trio elétrico’ to the streets. ‘Trio elétrico’ is a popular type of sound truck on top of which an electric band plays.

In Salvador, rather than using different costumes, people wear ‘abadá’, a special T-shirt used as a ticket to enjoy Carnaval closer to the trucks.

However, there are other two ways to enjoy Carnaval in Salvador. You can join the ‘pipoca’, people who didn’t buy the T-shirt but follow the truck outside of their security rope. And also the ‘camarotes’, private booths set up in nearby buildings where you see all the street parties while comfortably enjoying a VIP space with food, drinks, and private attractions.

3. São João in Paraíba

São João, also called Festa Junina, is a big part of the Brazilian culture. Every June Brazilians celebrate Saints John, Anthony, and Peter. It is also time to celebrate the harvest season, so the parties are full of traditional food made mainly of corn, such as ‘canjica’, ‘pamonha’, ‘pipoca‘, ‘curau’, and much more.

The São João party in Campina Grande, Paraíba, is the biggest one in the world. It lasts the whole month of June. Yes, all of the 31 days of the month!

This festivity is celebrated with food, dances, attractions, concerts, firepits, and more. The party happens at Parque do Povo, a free venue where everyone is welcome.

4. Parintins

The Parintins Folklore Festival is a popular annual celebration held in Amazonas. It is one of the most famous Brazilian festivals in the country, almost as big as Carnival. It happens every year on the last weekend of June.

This party is an important part of the Brazilian Folklore and culture. It is an interactive play that tells the urban legend of the death and resurrection of an ox as a form of social criticism. Two main groups, Caprichoso and Garantido, compete every year to see which one tells the best story. Each team attempts to outdo the other in a parade, with dances, singing, and allegorical floats. The performance is based on local Amazonian folklore and indigenous culture.

This festival is so important that many songs wrote for the parades become huge national successes in Brazil, such as Vermelho by singer Fafá de Belém.

The rivalry between Caprichoso and Garantido supporters is such that they are compared to soccer team supporters. Caprichoso is represented by the color blue and Garantido by the color red. Supporters don’t ever wear the rival color in Parintins. A fun fact about this festival is that even Coca-Cola makes red and blue cans and ads so there is no problem with both teams.

5. Peão de Barretos

Even though this is a controversial party nowadays, it is still a huge festival in Brazil. Actually, it is one of the most famous Brazilian festivals in Latin America. It happens every August in São Paulo and lasts around 10 days.

This festival is the biggest country festival in Brazil, featuring rodeos, live concerts, blowing horn competitions, rodeo queen coronation, and other traditional attractions.

The numbers for Peão de Barretos Party are impressive: almost 100 thousand visitors a day, 600 cowboys and cowgirls competing, over 3,000 animals taken care of, more than 2 thousand people in the staff, and over 100 attractions. The venue for the festival is also huge: around 272 acres, including food courts and camping areas for visitors.