This past Saturday, February the 18th, was the eighth edition of the Brazilian Carnival promoted by Angela Mesquita and Fernanda Cortes in Toronto. The theme for this year was the State of Bahia. The groups invited to liven up the party were Cibelle Iglesias, Salviano Pessoa,  Banda Bracatum, Batucada Carioca, The Dance Migration and DJ Simba.   http://youtu.be/Z7qBn5Dav2E  


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The Consulate-General of Brazil in Toronto, through the Trade Commission, organized for the fourth time an event to promote the Brazilian wine in Canada. Ten Brazilian wineries (*)  presented  a selection of red, white and sparkling wines to representatives of LCBO, specialized media and sommeliers. The program included a seminar to introduce the Brazilian wine regions and a tasting session for specialized Canadian media, sommeliers and LCBO representatives and a trade tasting for agents, restaurants and bars  representatives. Brazilian Wineries (*): Aurora ( David Litner), Casa Valduga...


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BRAZILIAN FILMS AT TORONTO INTERNATIONAL FILM FESTIVAL    1- HELENO – SP Directed by: Jose Henrique Fonseca Public Screenings: Monday, September 12. 10:15 PM. TIFF Bell Lightbox 1 Wednesday, September 14. 6:00 PM. Scotiabank Theatre 1 Saturday, September 17. 3:45 PM. AMC 3 2- STORIES THAT ONLY EXIST WHEN REMEMBERED – DISC Directed by: Julia Murat Public Screenings: Thursday, September 8. 10:15 PM. TIFF Bell Lightbox 4 Saturday, September 10. 9:30 AM. AMC Theatres 5 Sunday, September 18. 12:00 PM. AMC Theatres 2 3- THE SILVER CLIFF  – CWC Directed...


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  Peteka is a game originally from Brazil, and was brought to Canada by Alberto Garcia,  a Brazilian physical education teacher. This is a fun, friendly and ergonomic physical  activity that is played in over 20 countries in Europe and South America, and is becoming more popular in Canada and USA. Next tournament: Sunnyside Beach - September 10 - 12 noon Supporters: -Gold Sponsor - Pitu Premium Cachaca was the major sponsor of the tournament. -Mellohawk Logistics More information at : http://www.peteka.ca Radio Canada International:  http://www.rcinet.ca/portugues/chronique/imigracao/17-52_2011-08-18-peteca/                    


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It is a moment of celebration! The Discover Brazil's team is always working to improve the communication with its readers. After few months of research, we are proud to launch the new magazine website. Totally redesigned.  It is easy to navigate, interactive, has updated news from Brazil and will be connected with the print magazine. We will have more news and cover events in real time. I hope the readers like it. Give us your feedback. Discover Brazil magazine's August edition is already ON LINE. Some of the reports are about Ecotourism, Brazilian Film Festivals (September & October),...


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By Leila Monteiro Lins “The most important is to always be involved and show the pride, passion and “joie de vivre” that the Brazilians are globally known for”, says Antonio G. Scisci, president and Founder of Itabras and BrazilFest Toronto, which is organizing the festival. “We want to be one of the best festivals to stimulate the City of Toronto.” Voted as the Best Outdoor Brazilian Event in Toronto by the Brazilian Top Choice Award Association for 2007, 2008 & 2009, BrazilFest showcases Brazilian culture, including its food, dance and music. Among the attractions for the 8th Annual...


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