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
Tiradentes, nickname of Joaquim José da Silva Xavier (1746-1792), was one of the participants of the Inconfidência Mineira, a movement that aimed to proclaim the captaincy of Minhas Gerais as an independent Republic. Sentenced for treason, he received the death penalty by hanging, being hanged in 17
Last interview with Andrés A. Cáceres In 1921, the hero of the Pacific War answered one of his last interviews. Why did we lose the war? There was no cultural or political harmony... and a lot of betrayal in the wealthy sectors. It sounds so relevant. The homeland celebrates today, shaken with joy,
The Day of Black Consciousness is celebrated on November 20 . Although it is not a public holiday throughout Brazil, it is a public holiday in some cities and in the following states:Rio de Janeiro, Mato Grosso, Alagoas, Amazonas, Amapá and Rio Grande do Sul. The date recalls the day Zumbi dos Palm