Continents of south America country of brazil

Tradition

Much of Brazil's international reputation is centered around local traditions and celebrations such as capoeira, the national sport, and the festivities of Carnaval. From the cult of soccer to Catholic holidays to the rituals of the local religion, Candomble, Brazil's traditions are both secular and sacred.

Clothing

Those who live in the country tend to wear shirts, jeans or dresses crafted from an inexpensive cotton material. Women who reside in the city often like to wear ...

Language

Portuguese is the first language of the vast majority of Brazilians, but numerous foreign words have expanded the national lexicon. The Portuguese language has undergone many transformations, both in the mother country and in its former colony, since it was first introduced into Brazil in the 16th century.

Social habits

Men shake hands when greeting, maintaining eye contact. Women generally kiss each other on the cheeks. Among friends, hugging and backslapping are common ways of greeting. If a woman wishes to shake hands with a man, she should extend her hand ffirst

Music

When you think of Brazil, the cornerstones of its culture are carnival – and music. It's a country with many unique music genres, including samba, bossa nova and sertanejo – plus a knack of taking other genres such as pop, funk and rap and giving them a Brazilian makeover

Cuisine

Brazilian cuisine is the set of cooking practices and traditions of Brazil, and is characterized by, European, Amerindian, African, and most recently Asian influences. It varies greatly by region, reflecting the country's mix of native and immigrant populations, and its continental size as well

Religion

Brazil's religious landscape is as diverse as it's ethnic and geographic diversity. Accordingly, the majority of Brazilians in the country identify as Roman Catholic (64.4%), thus reflecting it's historical relationship with Portugal and the Catholic Church.