The Andean country is the last former Spanish colony in South America to celebrate its bicentennial. The other eight South American countries that emancipated themselves from the Spanish crown celebrated their bicentennials long before. Bolivia and Ecuador commemorated it in 2009. Venezuela, Argenti
The Brazilian National Anthem it dates from 1831, while the lyrics were written in 1909. It has music by Francisco Manuel da Silva (1795-1865) and lyrics by Joaquim Osório Duque Estrada (1870-1927). Lyrics of the Brazilian National Anthem (Part I) They heard from Ipiranga the placid banks From a
Vladimir Herzog was a Brazilian-born Yugoslavian Jewish journalist. He was assassinated on October 25, 1975 during the period of military regime in Brazil. The fact became an important instrument for the resumption of democratization in the country. Biography Vladimir Herzog was born Vlado Herzog
The Folklore Day Brazilian is celebrated on 22 August . The date was created with the aim of raising awareness of the importance and appreciation of folkloric manifestations in the country. August 22nd refers to the first time the word folklore was used to refer to the customs of a people. This hap