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Members of the ‘Sisterhood
of the Good Death’ in
Cachoeira, Brazil wait outside
their church on their festival
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Wonderful
textures and colors abound during
the festival of the ‘Good
Death’ in Cachoeira, Brazil.
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Wisdom,
warmth and a sense of humor -
these residents of Cachoeira,
Brazil made us feel right at home.
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Music
is part of the living fabric of
Brazil, no more so than on festival
days.
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One
of the eldest members of the ‘Good
Death Sisterhood’ marches
proudly in Cachoeira, Brazil on
their most important festival
day.
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Afoxe
drumming groups frequently perform
all around Bahia, in Northeastern
Brazil.
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Stopping
for some cold, fresh coconut juice
is one of the simple, everyday
pleasures of Salvador. |
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Hamming
it up for the camera, these kids
in the Ribera neighborhood of
Salvador took a break from diving
off the pier to chat with us |
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A
young pier diver gets ready to
take the plunge.
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Watching
a private demonstration of Angolan
Capoeira in one of Brazil’s
oldest and most respected schools.
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Karen
and Connie consider joining in
the Capoeira demonstration.
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Markus,
our Northern Brazil leader, and
Kristy relax during a neighborhood
walk in Bahia. |
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Fresh
sugar-cane juice. |
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Brazil
is a rich melting pot of religious
syncretism. Here, popcorn used
to ‘purify’ the body
and Jesus Christ cohabitate in
the same eclectic basket of beliefs.
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Karen
is ‘cleansed’ with
popcorn at the Sao Lazaro festival
in Salvador. |
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Hug
therapy at the Sao Lazaro festival,
Salvador. |
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Our
travelers are masters at the art
of Blending in with the scene.
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Exotic
and delectable fruits are plentiful
throughout Brazil. |
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Barbara
has a tough time choosing at a
fruit stand in Rio’s charming
Santa Teresa neighborhood.
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Walking
the neighborhoods, meeting the
people and tasting the food ¯
its all part of the Culture Xplorers
experience. |
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Abstract,
edible art. |
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A
vendor sells manioc-root, used
in many Bahian dishes.
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No,
that’s not maple syrup -
it is home-made liquor in Cachoeira,
Brazil. |
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School
kids in their neighborhood playground
in Rocinha, one of Rio’s
largest favelas.
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Kids
of all ages at play at a school
in Rocinha. Culture Xplorers funds
contribute to running the programs
there.
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Connie
makes a young friend.
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Kristy
next to the community mail boxes
in the favela.
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Two
young Rocinha residents help show
Karissa the neighborhood.
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Playground.
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Connie
and Fernando pose in front of
some street art.
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Our
group hams it up with some of
the friends we made in Rocinha.
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Traffic
jam, Rocinha style.
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Suzanne
shows off her folk art prize.
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Carol
and her smile are reasons enough
to get to know Rio’s favelas.
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Superb
live music and a great, laid-back
atmosphere make Rio’s CCC
(Centro Cultural Carioca) a favorite
night-time destination for local
residents and Culture Xplorers’s
travelers.
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Teresa
Cristina is one of Brazil’s
rising stars. She plays ‘roots’
Samba or old style Samba. It’s
a bit slower and more soulful
than the carnival variety.
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Teresa
Cristina captivates the crowd.
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The
sun sets over Rio’s breathtaking
bay.
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Prainha
is considered one of Rio’s
cleanest and most beautiful beaches.
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We
stop for a café in Santa
Teresa, one of Rio’s best
kept secrets.
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Doesn’t
seem like someone about to hurl
themselves off a cliff, does it?
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All
smiles before take-off.
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At
67 years young, Connie decides
that hang-gliding might just make
a great second career.
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At
67 years young, Connie decides
that hang-gliding might just make
a great second career.
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