This Is Brazil!

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February 2019
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Fernanda is in Brazil’s wild west, the geographical heart of South America, where the largest cattle herds in the country live. Fernanda explores the culture and food of the cowboys. On horseback, she helps move a herd through the Pantanal, a large freshwater wetland full of fish. In town, Fridays mean one thing: lambadao....
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The city of Manaus, on the banks of the mighty Amazon River, has a lot to offer and Fernanda is taken on an unforgettable boat trip to truly discover the remoteness of Amazonia. She experiences magical moments with baby dolphins, a three-toed sloth, capuchin monkeys and an anaconda. She is then treated to a tribal feast an...
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It’s time for one of the biggest events on the Brazilian calendar: Carnival! Fernanda begins at the official Carnival parade, which is actually a very serious competition held at the Sambadrome, a purpose-built arena. Up early the next day, she travels to the north eastern city of Recife for a unique street celebration fea...
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Brasília's the country’s capital, was created in the middle of nowhere by architect Oscar Niemeyer. Hippies and new age believers are drawn to the area because of a massive rock crystal that lies underground. Fernanda spends a day with one of the city's many mystic cults, pays a visit to Brazil's National Congress, and fin...
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Fernanda heads to the biggest city in the southern hemisphere and discovers how the rich get around the massive metropolis. Amongst the chaos of its 20 million residents, São Paulo reveals itself as a melting pot of cultures. At the Central Market she faces off with a huge sandwich, meets Pablo, a bicycle shop owner popula...
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This is Brazil! showcases the vibrant colour and culture of the 12 Brazilian capital cities that will play host to one of the most highly anticipated and exciting sporting events in the world. Brazilian-born Australian Fernanda de Paula heads home to rediscover her roots, exploring Brazil’s cultural diversity, viewing dail...
April 2014
In the lead up to the 2014 FIFA World Cup, This is Brazil! showcases the vibrant colour and culture of the 12 Brazilian capital cities that will play host to one of the most highly anticipated and exciting sporting events in the world.
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