Brazil Culture Context

Brazilian Holidays Every Learner Should Know

Olá! Vamos conversar. Brazilian holidays are louder, longer and more emotional than most foreigners expect. Knowing them helps you understand half the conversations of the year.

National anchors

Carnaval in February or March. Páscoa in spring. Festa Junina in June. Independência on September seventh. Finados on November second. Natal and Ano Novo close the year.

Cultural weight

Festa Junina is a month-long celebration of rural traditions, complete with corn-based food and quadrilha dance. Almost as beloved as Carnaval, less internationally known.

Vocabulário · Take this with you

O que tem em junho aqui?What's in June here?
Festa Junina, vai amar.Festa Junina, you'll love it.

Let's practice together

VocêO que tem em junho aqui?What's in June here?

AdrielyFesta Junina, vai amar.Festa Junina, you'll love it.

Adriely, sua professora brasileira. Te vejo na próxima aula.