head in the clouds, the Statue of Christ the Redeemer extends its arms in a cross in a gesture of welcome or blessing to all visitors passing through Rio de Janeiro. This monumental statue stands on Mount Corcovado ('The Hunchback'), one of the hills enclosing the Marvelous City. Perched at 710 m ...
View this post on Instagram A publication shared by Strasbourg Capitale De Noe?l (@strasbourgcapitaledenoel) 4- The floating tree of Rio de Janeiro Of course, the city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil is not the first idea that comes to mind when looking for a destination for a Christmas ...
archipelago). Although it is less well-known than the Brazilian carnival, it is often said to be the second most popular carnival in the world after Rio de Janeiro! Whether it's a myth or a reality, this event enjoys international fame and attracts thousands of tourists to the island. During the m ...
f cultures, offers a mystical and profound experience for Scorpios. Sagittarius, adventurous and optimistic, will flourish in Cape Town, Sydney, and Rio de Janeiro. Cape Town, with its natural and cultural diversity, stimulates the adventurous spirit of Sagittarius. Sydney, a dynamic metropolis by ...
he Japanese flock to temples or shrines to pray. 5- Brazilians throw offerings into the sea. If you ever have the chance to celebrate New Year's Eve in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, you will witness one of the world's most unusual New Year traditions. On the evening of December 31st, Brazilians dressed in ...
disguises, everyone celebrates without distinction of class. Carnival is a time of joy and freedom where the rules of normal life are suspended. From Rio de Janeiro to Venice, not to mention Quebec City, Dunkirk, Nice, Binche, Basel, Malta and many other cities, Mardi gras is dedicated to fun, joy a ...
who come to marvel and have fun to the sound of the samba. Carnival is not only the most popular festival in Brazil, but also the biggest event in Rio de Janeiro, after New Year's Eve New Year's Eve (celebrated on Copacabana beach). This carnival takes place every year between Epiphany and Le ...
e Flower Island for a colorful stay! During the days leading up to Mardi Gras, Funchal vibrates to the rhythm of the samba and turns into a little Rio de Janeiro! See this post on Instagram A publication shared by MENU Portugal (@menuportugal) on 12 Feb. 2018 at 2:47 PST ...
y still uses the original Wallace and Lebourg mold to meet orders from all over the world. They can be seen in public spaces in cities as diverse as Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, San Sebastian in Spain or Granby in Quebec. Even more amazingly, some private collectors have this Parisian fountain model ...
eye, this French artist has published several books of photographs and has exhibited in many cities from Paris to New Delhi via London, New York and Rio de Janeiro! In 2021, he won the Ministry of Culture's 1 building, 1 work award with his Les Compagnons Renaissance project. Never short of idea ...
red his thousandth goal, the Gol mil, from the penalty spot against the Vasco de Gama club. The event takes place at the Maracana, the famous stadium in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, and the field is invaded by fans. The total number of goals during his career is truly incredible: 1281 goals in 1363 ga ...
What are the origins of this carnival? Less well known than the famous Rio Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, the Oruro Carnival in Bolivia is nonetheless one of the most picturesque events in South America. This singular festival was originally an indigenous celebration, the Ito festival. But ...
Ingredients Here are the ingredients needed to make confetti pancakes for 4 people: 250 g flour 1 pinch of salt 2 large eggs 50 cl of semi-skimmed milk 15 g of butter multicolored sugar pearls a little oil for cooking To note: multicolored sugar pearls can be found rather easily in the ...
is no surprise given this country's reputation for its love of football and its beaches. More specifically, it was on the famous Copacabana beach in Rio de Janeiro that this sport was invented in 1965. This game is said to have been conceived by professional football players to circumvent the ban ...
