Insider view of Brazilian culture
Brazilian culture is
one of the most fascinating in the world. The
only Portuguese speaking country in South America,
Brazilian culture has managed to blend elements of many diverse cultures
into one incredible mix that is unique in  its uninhibited flair and passionate way of life. For
centuries Brazil has symbolized a bold escape into a
primordial, tropical paradise, igniting the Western
imagination like no other South American country. From
the intense passion of Carnaval to the immensity of
the Amazon jungle, it is a country of mythic proportions
and staggering natural beauty, with stretches of unexplored
rainforest, islands with pristine tropical beaches,
dramatic coastlines and endless rivers. And of course
there are the people themselves, who delight visitors
with their charm, sensuality and vitality, of which
Carnaval, surf, samba, capoeira and the omnipresent beach
and party cultures are just a few of the many wonderful
byproducts.
Brazilian culture is known for its fun-loving, relaxed and generous nature and
Brazilians are
truly an incredible people. It is completely normal in Floripa to chat with a local on the beach or at the supermarket
and next thing you know, you are invited over for caipirinhas
(a distinctive local drink) and to meet family or friends
in their home. The phrase “no stress” will
take on an entire new meaning for you after spending
a week with Nexus, as Florianopolis culture is focused
more on enjoying life than climbing the corporate ladder.
Where else in the world could you imagine a week-long
nationwide celebration of the intensity of Brazilian
Carnaval?
 Brazilian
culture is synonymous with a love for music, parties,
dance, food, festivals, sports and, last but certainly
not least, the beach. It is not possible to overstate
how much Brazilian people love the beach. When the sun comes
out, Brazilians go there to enjoy nature, exercise,
play sports, socialize or just hang out. The vibe and
atmosphere on a popular Brazilian beach cannot be described
in words and must be experienced, as it has an energy
and vibe all its own. And in case you forgot, the “Brazilian
Bikini” was invented here and continues to flourish!
Florianopolis
culture
Another thing Brazilians
are known for is love
of sports. Florianopolis culture in particular is one
of the most active and adventure-sports crazy
in the world. During a casual trip across the island
you are sure to see tons of people jogging, surfing,
windsurfing, kitesurfing, playing soccer or going to
the gym. In addition to hosting WCT pro surf tour events, Florianopolis, Brazil also hosts a wide array of other
tournaments ranging from Iron Man competitions and marathons
to sailing regattas and Davis Cup tennis matches (the
famous Brazilian tennis player and three time French
Open Champion Gustavo “Guga” Kuerten is
from and still lives in Florianopolis).
Brazil is equal in size to the continental United States
(not including Alaska and Hawaii) and Brazilian
culture has as many subtle
variations as you’d expect from
a distance spanning roughly from that of California
to South Florida. Florianopolis, the capital
of the state of Santa Catarina, is located in the south
of Brazil and has some very unique cultural aspects
due to the influences of early German and Italian settlers
in the region. While unquestionably Brazilian, Florianopolis
culture has some strong European accents as well, something
that is reflected in the greater organization, cleanliness
and safety of the city as compared with some other parts
of Brazil. This blend has also had a strong influence
on the appearance of the people, who are known as some
of the most beautiful and exotic looking anywhere in
the world. |