Brazil
When I was very young, I watched a movie that was filmed in
the Amazon and always loved the place. It is a fascinating place and also the
largest tropical forest in the world. I once read that the storms in the Sahara
lift up tons of dust which get blown by the circulating air currents and a lot
of them land in the Amazon. I googled this and I got my confirmation: “Phosphorus
is an essential nutrient for plant proteins and growth, which the Amazon rain
forest depends on in order to flourish.” (Link: https://www.nasa.gov/missions/calipso/nasa-satellite-reveals-how-much-saharan-dust-feeds-amazons-plants/).
It is so good to know that an intelligent being called God designed the world
in such a wonderful way.
Another interesting fact about Brazil is that most of the
people there speak Portuguese. I have Portuguese friends that I used to work
with that now live in Portugal. I think I should ask them if they have any friends
in Brazil.
There were some people who checked out my blog who viewed
what I wrote about Karate. So, I googled what Brazil was famous for and one of
the items that came up was capoeira. Capoeira is an
Afro-Brazilian martial art and game that includes elements of dance,
acrobatics, music and spirituality.
It is known for its acrobatic and complex manoeuvres, often
involving hands on the ground and inverted kicks. It emphasizes flowing
movements rather than fixed stances; the ginga, a rocking step, is usually the
focal point of the technique. Though often said to be a martial art disguised
as a dance, capoeira served not only as a form of self-defence, but also as a
way to maintain spirituality and culture.
That was very interesting to discover and something I had
never heard of before. Then of course there is coffee from Brazil – very good
and enjoyable. Also, the Samba Carnival which must be an experience to behold.
Something I would definitely visit if I had the chance would be the statue of Christ
the Redeemer. The Bossa nova is also mentioned because Brazilians love music and dancing.
All these things make Brazil an interesting country. Let’s not forget the soccer!
I think there are similarities between South Africans and Brazilians. A large majority here love soccer. We also love dancing and music. Some of our population enjoy Karate and martial arts. Alot of our population dance when they protest. They love music and enjoy drinking Brazilian coffee. Christ is also revered here, and people here also enjoy carnivals. Some of our populations are Portuguese.
Thanks for reading.
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