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The green background in Brazil’s flag means the forests, fertile plains and minerals. The yellow diamond symbolizes the country’s natural wealth in gold. The blue represents the globe and has 27 stars each meaning Brazil’s twenty-six states and one for the federal district. The banner across the globe, reads in Portuguese, Ordem e Progresso which means “Order and Progress.”
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Brazil’s coat of arms celebrates the birth of political status
on November 15, 1889. The branches on the left side represent the tobacco plant and the right side represents the coffee plant which is the two important crops in Brazil. Inside the blue circle, the 27 white stars mean Brazil’s states. The multi pointed round shape means the sun.
on November 15, 1889. The branches on the left side represent the tobacco plant and the right side represents the coffee plant which is the two important crops in Brazil. Inside the blue circle, the 27 white stars mean Brazil’s states. The multi pointed round shape means the sun.
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Brazil’s national bird is called the Sabiá-laranjeira or for the
best-known is Rufous-bellied Thrush. The bird is a songbird and known for its
sweet melody. It is 25 cm in length and has a bright orange belly. It’s been the
national bird since 2002.
best-known is Rufous-bellied Thrush. The bird is a songbird and known for its
sweet melody. It is 25 cm in length and has a bright orange belly. It’s been the
national bird since 2002.
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Brazil’s national flower is called the Ipê-amarelo or Tecoma
chrysostricha. The bright yellow flower comes from a native tree of the
Broad-leafed deciduous forests of South America.
chrysostricha. The bright yellow flower comes from a native tree of the
Broad-leafed deciduous forests of South America.
Brazil’s National Anthem is named “Ouviram do Ipiranga”, in English translation “The
Peaceful Banks of the Ipiranga”. Originally the melody was composed for a
military band by Francisco Manuel de Silva around 1841. In 1909, a poem written by Joaquim Osório Duque Estrada was used for the national anthem. But it wasn’t until 1922, on the 100th year anniversary of Brazil’s independence, that the lyrical poem was adopted as the official national anthem.
The National Anthem of Brazil in
Portuguese:
Ouviram
do Ipiranga às margens plácidas
De um povo heróico o brado retumbante,
E o sol da liberdade, em raios fúlgidos,
Brilhou no céu da Pátria nesse
instante.
Se o penhor dessa igualdade
Conseguimos conquistar com braço forte, Em
teu seio ó liberdade,
Desafia o nosso peito a própria morte!
Ó Pátria amada
Idolatrada
Salve! Salve!
Brasil de um sonho intenso, um raio vívido,
De amor e de esperança à terra desce
Se em teu formoso céu risonho e límpido
A imagem do Cruzeiro resplandece
Gigante pela própria natureza
És belo, és forte, impávido colosso,
E o teu futuro espelha essa grandeza,
Terra adorada!
Entre outras mil És tu, Brasil, Ó Pátria amada
Dos filhos deste solo és mãe gentil,
Pátria amada
Brasil!
II
Deitado
eternamente em berço esplêndido,
ao som do mar e à luz do céu profundo,
Fulguras, ó Brasil, florão da América,
Iluminado ao sol do Novo
Mundo!
Do
que a terra mais garrida
Teus
risonhos lindos campos tem mais flores,
"Nossos bosques tem mais vida"
"Nossa vida" no teu seio "mais amores"
Ó
Pátria amada
Idolatrada
Salve! Salve!
Brasil,
de amor eterno seja símbolo
O lábaro que ostentas estrelado,
E diga o
verde-louro dessa flâmula
- paz no futuro e glória no passado
-
Mas
se ergues da justiça a clava forte,
Verás
que um filho teu não foge à luta,
Nem teme, quem te adora, a própria
morte,
Terra
adorada!
Entre outras mil
És tu, Brasil,
Ó Pátria
amada
Dos
filhos deste solo és mãe gentil
Pátria
amada
Brasil!
The
National Anthem of Brazil in English:
I
The
peaceful banks of the Ipiranga
Heard the resounding cry of an heroic
people,
And the dazzling rays of the sun of Liberty
Bathed our country
in their brilliant light.
If
with strong arm we have succeeded
In winning a pledge of equality,
In
thy bosom, O Liberty,
Our hearts will defy death
itself!
O
dored Fatherland,
Cherished and revered,
All hail! All
Hail!
Brazil,
a dream sublime, vivid ray of love and hope to earth descends,
Where in
your clear, pure, beauteous skies
The image of the Southern Cross shines
forth.
O
country vast by nature,
Fair and strong, brave and colossus,
Thy
future mirrors this thy greatness.
O
land adored
Above all others,
'Tis thee Brazil,
Beloved
Fatherland!
Thou
art the gentle mother of the children of this soil,
Beloved land,
Brazil!
II
Laid
out eternally in the splendor of nature,
In the sound of the sea and the
light of heaven,
may thou shine, O Brazil, flower of America,
Illumined by the sun of the New World!
More
flowers put forth in thy fair, smiling fields
Than the in the most
gorgeously reputed lands;
"More
life is to be found in the groves",
"More love in our lives" in thy
embrace.
O
adored Fatherland,
Cherished and revered,
All Hail!
All
Hail!
May
the star-scattered banner flown by thee,
Brazil, become the symbol of
eternal love,
And may the green-gold flag proclaim always
- Peace in
the future and glory in the past -
But
if the mighty sword of justice drawn forth,
You will perceive your
children, who adore you,
neither fear to fight,
nor flee from death
itself.
O
land adored
Above all others,
'Tis thee Brazil,
Beloved
Fatherland!
Thou
art the gentle mother of the children of this
soil,
Beloved
land,
Brazil!
Transportation in Brazil has changed over the years. The Trans-Amazonian
Highway, 3100 miles was built for travelers from the Amazon River to the
Atlantic coast and south. Some of the roads remain unpaved because it is
expensive to build and maintain. During the rainy season, traveling to the
Amazon rain forest can be difficult. The bus is still the most
traveled.
Those that live in rural areas, still use the horse and carts. The railroad system has
2 lines that connect Rio de Janiero and Sao Paul underground. They operate everyday but
Sundays. Boats in rivers are used to transport in the Amazon Region. Last but
not least, air transportation is also available but expensive to travel.
Brazilians enjoy many recreational activities. They have
thousands of sports clubs around their country. Many like to surf, swim, and
fish because of their coastline. Others like to play volleyball, basketball,
tennis, boxing, and chess because they are played in schools and clubs. The
biggest and most popular sport they love of all is
soccer.
Soccer is called futbol in Brazil. Soccer is a national sport.
The World Cup is the biggest event ever in soccer. The World Cup is “a
tournament in which national teams from around the world compete.” Brazil has
played in 19 World Cup tournaments and has won 5 championships. Brazil is known
for their “champion soccer players.” One of the most known, biggest star is “the
king”, Pele. Soccer is played by many. When Brazilian children see open ground,
a soccer field is formed. Every young boy has the biggest dream of scoring a
goal in the World Cup.
The most popular landmarks to see while visiting Brazil are The Amazon Rainforest,
Itaipu Dam, Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, and the National
Catherderal. The Amazon Rainforest is located in the western interior of the
river and can only travel by boat. The Itaipu Dam is on the Parana River, joined
by Brazil and Paraguay. Sugarloaf Mountain is a peak in Rio de Janeiro. Visitors
can ride a cable car to the top of the mountain every 30 minutes. Also in Rio de
Janeiro, many tourists visit the Christ the Redeemer statue. Last but not least,
the National Cathedral, located in Brasilia. Both of these attractions are
religious symbols.
Brazilian food varies according to the region you are in. In
Salvador, the first capital of Brazil, the Bahia region, African influence is
very strong. Both African and Portuguese styles with seafood and tropical influences combined gave Brazil
unique meals. Local markets are where most people shop for their food, such as
dried shrimp, fish, crab meat, dende oil, coconut milk and cashew nuts. Most of the
people were African slaves that came from Angola. People in Brazil make food for religious rituals,
offering food to the gods. The Shangu is the god of wealth. He gets a really
rich ocra stew. The Oshoala is all things white because he’s the god of all
gods. The Ogan is the warrior god. He gets black beans and popcorn. Personally,
I didn’t find these foods very appetizing.
In Belem, Home of the Native Indians, near the Amazon River,
majority of the food is fish. Several types of fish called pirarucu and tucunare
is served with manioc sauce called tucupi. They also enjoy many different fruits. Acai is the fruit of a
palm tree. Graviola comes from the pineapple family. Jenipapo is the size of an
apple, its light brown and has a sweet and sour taste. The Amazonian’s diet
mostly consisted of salt because it is so dry in that region.
In the eastern region of Brazil, such as Recife and Orlinda,
tapioca-taco is a certain kind of pancake that the Portuguese brought to Brazil.
Tapioca flour is used to make the pancakes and coconut oil to keep them moist.
They also add a little Brazilian twist to it and add grated coconut.
In the southern region, Porte Alegre was the place European
immigrants arrived to bring their culinary heritage. Meat is the most important
for their meals. Men known as the cowboys or gauchos, hunt for their meat.
Sausage, lamb, sirloin, rib rump are examples of their cut meat.
Fish and chicken is not part of their diets. Rice is a staple used to eat
along with the meats.
Even though there are regional differences, Brazil has a
national dish that many homes share. Feijoada is a classic dish made with black
beans, rice and many types of dried smoked meats. There are two types of
feijoada. The traditional, feijoada tipica has the pig feet, cow tongue,
including eyes, ears, and tail. The modern, feijoada moderna has pork loin and
beef brisket along with the traditional black beans and rice. Which one would
you chose?
Peaceful Banks of the Ipiranga”. Originally the melody was composed for a
military band by Francisco Manuel de Silva around 1841. In 1909, a poem written by Joaquim Osório Duque Estrada was used for the national anthem. But it wasn’t until 1922, on the 100th year anniversary of Brazil’s independence, that the lyrical poem was adopted as the official national anthem.
The National Anthem of Brazil in
Portuguese:
Ouviram
do Ipiranga às margens plácidas
De um povo heróico o brado retumbante,
E o sol da liberdade, em raios fúlgidos,
Brilhou no céu da Pátria nesse
instante.
Se o penhor dessa igualdade
Conseguimos conquistar com braço forte, Em
teu seio ó liberdade,
Desafia o nosso peito a própria morte!
Ó Pátria amada
Idolatrada
Salve! Salve!
Brasil de um sonho intenso, um raio vívido,
De amor e de esperança à terra desce
Se em teu formoso céu risonho e límpido
A imagem do Cruzeiro resplandece
Gigante pela própria natureza
És belo, és forte, impávido colosso,
E o teu futuro espelha essa grandeza,
Terra adorada!
Entre outras mil És tu, Brasil, Ó Pátria amada
Dos filhos deste solo és mãe gentil,
Pátria amada
Brasil!
II
Deitado
eternamente em berço esplêndido,
ao som do mar e à luz do céu profundo,
Fulguras, ó Brasil, florão da América,
Iluminado ao sol do Novo
Mundo!
Do
que a terra mais garrida
Teus
risonhos lindos campos tem mais flores,
"Nossos bosques tem mais vida"
"Nossa vida" no teu seio "mais amores"
Ó
Pátria amada
Idolatrada
Salve! Salve!
Brasil,
de amor eterno seja símbolo
O lábaro que ostentas estrelado,
E diga o
verde-louro dessa flâmula
- paz no futuro e glória no passado
-
Mas
se ergues da justiça a clava forte,
Verás
que um filho teu não foge à luta,
Nem teme, quem te adora, a própria
morte,
Terra
adorada!
Entre outras mil
És tu, Brasil,
Ó Pátria
amada
Dos
filhos deste solo és mãe gentil
Pátria
amada
Brasil!
The
National Anthem of Brazil in English:
I
The
peaceful banks of the Ipiranga
Heard the resounding cry of an heroic
people,
And the dazzling rays of the sun of Liberty
Bathed our country
in their brilliant light.
If
with strong arm we have succeeded
In winning a pledge of equality,
In
thy bosom, O Liberty,
Our hearts will defy death
itself!
O
dored Fatherland,
Cherished and revered,
All hail! All
Hail!
Brazil,
a dream sublime, vivid ray of love and hope to earth descends,
Where in
your clear, pure, beauteous skies
The image of the Southern Cross shines
forth.
O
country vast by nature,
Fair and strong, brave and colossus,
Thy
future mirrors this thy greatness.
O
land adored
Above all others,
'Tis thee Brazil,
Beloved
Fatherland!
Thou
art the gentle mother of the children of this soil,
Beloved land,
Brazil!
II
Laid
out eternally in the splendor of nature,
In the sound of the sea and the
light of heaven,
may thou shine, O Brazil, flower of America,
Illumined by the sun of the New World!
More
flowers put forth in thy fair, smiling fields
Than the in the most
gorgeously reputed lands;
"More
life is to be found in the groves",
"More love in our lives" in thy
embrace.
O
adored Fatherland,
Cherished and revered,
All Hail!
All
Hail!
May
the star-scattered banner flown by thee,
Brazil, become the symbol of
eternal love,
And may the green-gold flag proclaim always
- Peace in
the future and glory in the past -
But
if the mighty sword of justice drawn forth,
You will perceive your
children, who adore you,
neither fear to fight,
nor flee from death
itself.
O
land adored
Above all others,
'Tis thee Brazil,
Beloved
Fatherland!
Thou
art the gentle mother of the children of this
soil,
Beloved
land,
Brazil!
Transportation in Brazil has changed over the years. The Trans-Amazonian
Highway, 3100 miles was built for travelers from the Amazon River to the
Atlantic coast and south. Some of the roads remain unpaved because it is
expensive to build and maintain. During the rainy season, traveling to the
Amazon rain forest can be difficult. The bus is still the most
traveled.
Those that live in rural areas, still use the horse and carts. The railroad system has
2 lines that connect Rio de Janiero and Sao Paul underground. They operate everyday but
Sundays. Boats in rivers are used to transport in the Amazon Region. Last but
not least, air transportation is also available but expensive to travel.
Brazilians enjoy many recreational activities. They have
thousands of sports clubs around their country. Many like to surf, swim, and
fish because of their coastline. Others like to play volleyball, basketball,
tennis, boxing, and chess because they are played in schools and clubs. The
biggest and most popular sport they love of all is
soccer.
Soccer is called futbol in Brazil. Soccer is a national sport.
The World Cup is the biggest event ever in soccer. The World Cup is “a
tournament in which national teams from around the world compete.” Brazil has
played in 19 World Cup tournaments and has won 5 championships. Brazil is known
for their “champion soccer players.” One of the most known, biggest star is “the
king”, Pele. Soccer is played by many. When Brazilian children see open ground,
a soccer field is formed. Every young boy has the biggest dream of scoring a
goal in the World Cup.
The most popular landmarks to see while visiting Brazil are The Amazon Rainforest,
Itaipu Dam, Sugarloaf Mountain, Christ the Redeemer, and the National
Catherderal. The Amazon Rainforest is located in the western interior of the
river and can only travel by boat. The Itaipu Dam is on the Parana River, joined
by Brazil and Paraguay. Sugarloaf Mountain is a peak in Rio de Janeiro. Visitors
can ride a cable car to the top of the mountain every 30 minutes. Also in Rio de
Janeiro, many tourists visit the Christ the Redeemer statue. Last but not least,
the National Cathedral, located in Brasilia. Both of these attractions are
religious symbols.
Brazilian food varies according to the region you are in. In
Salvador, the first capital of Brazil, the Bahia region, African influence is
very strong. Both African and Portuguese styles with seafood and tropical influences combined gave Brazil
unique meals. Local markets are where most people shop for their food, such as
dried shrimp, fish, crab meat, dende oil, coconut milk and cashew nuts. Most of the
people were African slaves that came from Angola. People in Brazil make food for religious rituals,
offering food to the gods. The Shangu is the god of wealth. He gets a really
rich ocra stew. The Oshoala is all things white because he’s the god of all
gods. The Ogan is the warrior god. He gets black beans and popcorn. Personally,
I didn’t find these foods very appetizing.
In Belem, Home of the Native Indians, near the Amazon River,
majority of the food is fish. Several types of fish called pirarucu and tucunare
is served with manioc sauce called tucupi. They also enjoy many different fruits. Acai is the fruit of a
palm tree. Graviola comes from the pineapple family. Jenipapo is the size of an
apple, its light brown and has a sweet and sour taste. The Amazonian’s diet
mostly consisted of salt because it is so dry in that region.
In the eastern region of Brazil, such as Recife and Orlinda,
tapioca-taco is a certain kind of pancake that the Portuguese brought to Brazil.
Tapioca flour is used to make the pancakes and coconut oil to keep them moist.
They also add a little Brazilian twist to it and add grated coconut.
In the southern region, Porte Alegre was the place European
immigrants arrived to bring their culinary heritage. Meat is the most important
for their meals. Men known as the cowboys or gauchos, hunt for their meat.
Sausage, lamb, sirloin, rib rump are examples of their cut meat.
Fish and chicken is not part of their diets. Rice is a staple used to eat
along with the meats.
Even though there are regional differences, Brazil has a
national dish that many homes share. Feijoada is a classic dish made with black
beans, rice and many types of dried smoked meats. There are two types of
feijoada. The traditional, feijoada tipica has the pig feet, cow tongue,
including eyes, ears, and tail. The modern, feijoada moderna has pork loin and
beef brisket along with the traditional black beans and rice. Which one would
you chose?