Named after the famous Brazilian writer João Guimarães Rosa, the institute is typically housed within Brazilian embassies or consulates and aims to foster cultural exchange and understanding between Brazil and the host country.
In Pretoria, the IGR is an extension of the Brazilian Embassy in South Africa. It offers various cultural activities, including Portuguese language courses, film screenings, art exhibitions, lectures, and workshops on Brazilian culture, literature, music, and dance.
It also collaborate with local cultural institutions to organize joint events or sponsor initiatives that can highlight the richness and diversity of Brazilian culture.
Through its programs and events, the IGR Pretoria aims not only to build and strengthen cultural ties with South Africa, but also enhance mutual understanding and fostering a deeper appreciation of Brazil’s cultural heritage in the entire African continent.
May 5th is World Day of the Portuguese Language. Portuguese is the most spoken language in the Southern Hemisphere and the 9th in the world. There are more 270 million Portuguese speakers in 9 countries and on 4 continents: Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé and Príncipe, and East Timor.
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of dance, acrobatics, music, and fighting techniques. It was developed by African slaves in Brazil during the 16th century as a form of resistance against their oppressors. Over time, it evolved into a unique cultural expression that encompasses physical movement, rhythm, and a sense of community.
Brazil is known for its highly diverse population, which is a result of centuries of immigration, colonization and cultural blending. Brazil’s demographic diversity is often highlighted as one of the country’s defining characteristics, reflecting a rich mosaic of ethnicities and traditions, varying from a huge influence of European, Indigenous and African cultures in a tapestry of Middle Eastern and Asia immigration.
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