Far away from the glamour of the San Siro, from the comfort of the stands of the Old Trafford, from the spotless pitch of the Camp Nou, or from any European stadium for that matter, is a very peculiar way of facing and living football. Amateurism is commonplace for millions of people around the world. … More Play it like a pro: the ugly side of the beautiful game
Some European countries are already considering lifting some of their lockdown restrictions over the next few weeks. Cases are stabilizing and the health system is getting back on its feet to deal with the high numbers of patients that are affected by the novel coronavirus. But the situation is very different in other parts of … More Podcast – Consequences of COVID-19 in Brazil
Born on a Friday on March 13, 1936, in São Paulo from Spanish immigrants, José Mojica Marins would start his love relationship with cinema from an early age. His father worked in a local movie house where Mojica would spend most of his time as a child. Still a teenager, Mojica got a camera and … More Coffin Joe says goodbye, José Mojica Marins, father of Brazilian horror dies at 83
Easter is a worldwide event, but it is not celebrated in the same way in all countries. In Brazil, where the majority of the population is Christian, Easter is celebrated after the end of Lent. Leaving aside the religious part, the Brazilian tradition consists of giving people chocolate eggs. Most of the country celebrates Easter … More Easter in Prudentópolis
A pysanka is a hand-coloured egg that carries different meanings and symbols. The word derives from the verb “pysaty”, which in Ukrainian means to write. There are indications that pysankas were made more than 3000 years before Christ. They were prepared to give gifts to the deities in early spring when the snow started to … More Ukrainian art in Brazil
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