 Official
Sites |
The
websites of the Brazilian
embassies in countries like England, the USA, Canada and Australia are
useful and
reliable sources of information about visa requirements, consular
services offered, and other basic facts .
But
these official sites offer much more than just basic information.
Some
of them are quite encyclopedic in their scope and cover a wide range
of topics, such as Brazilian culture, music, literature, arts, sports,
cuisine,
travel & tourism - with links to many other relevant sites.
The
official sites also offer a wealth of information on such topics as
Brazil's economy, foreign policy, human rights issues, trade, science
& technology, as well as useful links to various Brazilian
government
organizations and agencies. The Brazilian Embassy in London is by
far the best and most comprehensive of these sites
| For
Brazil Aficionados |
An
e-zine with stories and
news about business, technology, people and
iideas that are transforming
Brazil. There are also articles on the arts.
This site
offers independent analysis and opinion on Brazilian current affairs,
as
well as a guide to Brazil-related sites.
Encyclopedic
in scope, this well-designed site provides in-depth information on
Brazilian
Popular Music, with excellent introduction to the various popular forms
of Brazilian music and their cultural significance. There is also
extensive
information on Brazil's folklore, popular arts and crafts, customs,
cuisine,
as well as recommended books and reading materials.
There are articles on art, culture,
music, business and economy.
The
title says it all. The
site is based in São Paulo, and was set up by expats in Brazil
"to provide a one-stop source of information for the growing foreign
community in Brazil."
This useful
site of the Lonely Planet Guidebooks offers facts for the prospective
visitor;
suggestions on when to go, what to see; information about money, costs,
weather, visas; tips from other travelers to Brazil.
- Brazzil (sic), an e-zine
written in English, with articles on the arts,
the culture, the music of Brazil.
A
great site for any food
lover. This site offers a menu guide, as well as
information
about Brazilian customs & hospitality. Food lovers who enjoy
cooking will
appreciate the many Brazilian recipes, including one for "caipirinha,"
Brazil's potent national drink.
| And
For Real Brazil Nuts |
- soc.culture.brazil
- The
discussions
in this news group, at times acrimonious, often biased and highly
opinionated,
with frequent flame wars, can also be very informative. A good place to
lurk and learn. The discussions are in Portuguese and in English.
Frequented mostly by Brazilians, with a sprinkling of English speaking
fans of Brazil.
- rec.music.brazilian
- Lovers
of Brazilian
music frequent this news group. Discussions are in English. It's a very
friendly group, with people who are very knowledgeable about
contemporary
Brazilian music.
- http://daniv.blogspot.com/
A well designed blog, focusing on various aspects of Brazilian music,
with
news, reviews, interviews, as well as scholarly articles on the music
of
Brazil. Erudite but not pedantic, this blog is a must for serious
lovers of Brazilian music.
- The Brazilian Muse -
A blog that focuses on Brazilian music, dance, culture & people in
New York City.
- Brazilian Portuguese
- What about learning some basic Portuguese, like greetings &
other social niceties? This is the place where you can get
started.
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