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Your Guide to What’s On in London, especially when it comes to Latin American culture

Brazil v Ghana @ Craven Cottage

Brazil have lined up an intriguing friendly against Ghana, which will be taken place at Craven Cottage, the home ground of Fulham FC. Continue Reading

Where to Carnival in London

Notting Hill Carnival 2011 is fast approaching, and will be taking place on Sunday 28th and Monday 29th August. After discussions with the Police it has been decided the carnival will end at 7pm on both nights, meaning you’ll need to find somewhere else to fill your evening. Thankfully, there are plenty of choices. Continue Reading

Kelburn Brazilian Carnival Weekend

The third annual Brazilian Festival in the grounds of Kelburn Castle, in Ayrshire. An extravaganza of bright costumes, pounding rhythms and exotic food and drink, evoking the infectious spirit of the South American country, say those behind the two day event on the 13th and 14th of August. Continue Reading

Pure London

Brazilian brands Brazil Roxx, Aurea Prates, Natural Cotton Color, Annaive, Totem and Brazilian Textile and Apparel Association (ABIT) will all have stands at the Pure London fashion exhibition taking place at London Olympia and Earls Court 2 in London from 7-9th August. Clothing by all five brands will be exhibited in a catwalk parade organized by the Embassy of Brazil. Continue Reading

Focus London

Focus Brazil Europe, the International Congress of Culture, Media & Brazilian Community, will be at the Hilton Canary Wharf in London on the 5th and 6th August. The event will centre on discussions about important current issues that interest and affect the 3 million Brazilians who live abroad. Continue Reading

Gustavo Ciriaco & Andrea Sonnberger – Here Whilst We Walk

Once, there was something quite simply called “a walk”. One used to walk around, without a destination, in no hurry; observed what there was to see and listened to whatever there was to hear. Somehow this has gone out of style. One no longer walks for the fun of it, but to arrive at a destination. Continue Reading

Can fashion save the Amazon?

Bia Saldanha is a Brazilian fashion designer, social entrepreneur, eco-pioneer and also one of the founders of the Brazilian Green Party. Originally from Rio de Janeiro, she now lives in the heart of Amazonian rainforest. Now, if that doesn’t sound like someone who you’d like to know more about then you’ve lost all sense of curiosity! Continue Reading

Where to Watch: Copa America

Copa America 2011 has started and, already, it’s not looking great for the hosts Argentina. After drawing their first two games their tournament is in the balance! To see if they get through the group stages, as well as watch Brazil, Colombia and the rest in action, why not check out Bar Kick or Guanabara this summer, both of whom will be showing the Copa America games. Continue Reading

East London Capoeira Yearly Meeting

Mestre Marrom (Rio de Janeiro) and special guests Mestre Boca Rica and Mestre Brandão (Salvador, Bahia) & Professora Tatianna are welcomed by East London Capoeira for their annual meeting. Continue Reading

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