Five curiosities about Brazil that foreigners don’t know.
Hey! If you are a foreigner and want to meet the
Brazil, I've a notice…I can help you in this adventure! So come with me, and
meet some curiosities about Brazil!
- Different from the rest of South American countries, Brazil is the only one who has Portuguese as an official language. The Portuguese is the fifth most spoken language in the world for approximately 191 million people.
- The Brazilian flag flown in the
Square of the Três Poderes in Brasilia is the largest flag flown in the world. Not
withstand the wind and tear, it is changed monthly. Each month a different
Brazilian state is responsible for the costs of the new flag.
- The saci Pererê is a
character in Brazilian folklore, perhaps the most popular of all. Boy
mischievous and playful smokes a pipe, has a red cap on his head and walks
jumping in the one leg that he have. Legend has it that he lives hidden by
forests to scare the destroyers of nature. His biggest job is to haunt these
men to never return to the place and stop degrading the environment. So do not
get caught, hides inside Swirls, fleeing from evil men. But this kid, can not
sit still, ready many "arts". Upon entering our homes, scares people,
hidden objects and ready a mess.
- On May 13, 1888, Princess
Isabel signed the "Lei Áurea" which abolished slavery in Brazil. Áurea
means, "of gold", an expression that refers to the glorious character
of the law that put an end to this inhumane form of labor exploitation!
- Considered one of the
greatest idols of the sport in Brazil and a national hero, Ayrton Senna da
Silva was the Brazilian Formula 1 driver, three-time world champion in 1988,
1990 and 1991. He died 20 years ago due to a tragic accident automobilistic.
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