Homenagem do Madre de Deus ao Centenário de Luiz Gonzaga [June Festivities, Recife, Brazil, 2012].

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Homenagem do Madre de Deus ao Centenário de Luiz Gonzaga [June Festivities, Recife, Brazil, 2012].

13 Jun

…e agora. com 6 anos na festa da Escola, no Brasil.

June has always been my favorite month. I’m a June baby, and so is my husband. The two of us met and began dating in June. In Brazil, Valentine’s Day is also celebrated in June… “Dia dos Namorados”, akin to Valentines Day, is celebrated by married and unmarried couples, in a grand manner. Our kids’ school also had a very special way to celebrate the month of June, and in particular, the Brazilian state of Pernambuco, home of Brazil’s most famous forró singer, Luiz Gonzaga.

Pernambuco e Gonzagão, homenageados…

In Brazil, Dia dos Namorados is celebrated the eve of Day of St. Anthony. Known as the Marriage Saint, he’s believed to bring good fortune on marriages, so this day is celebrated on a grand scale. Celebrations in Brazil consist of lavish parties, stunning costumes among other things, and commemorating Dia dos Namorados is no exception to this tradition. So, throwing in a huge party where family and friends are invited, and by buying gifts for your beloved is a very common way of celebrating this day.

Linda homenagem ao Estado de Pernambuco!

Single women perform a ritual known as “Simpatias” on this day, to find a good boyfriend or husband for themselves. The day is also celebrated with the exchange of love messages in the form of figurative objects among couples, both married and single. Exchange of greeting cards among couples is another tradition.
And, you also have the so-called “Festas Juninas” or the “Festivities of June”, celebrating life, marriages, crops & harvesting… Filled with lots of typical foods, warm beverages and games.

Traditional costume to celebrate the Saints of the month of June.

A very typical “couple”, ready for the traditional dance!

Folklore written all over them… Gotta honor their Brazilian culture… that’s what “hybrid culture kids” are made of… learning how to respect and preserve the culture they’re inheriting along the way!

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Posted by 3rdCultureChildren on June 13, 2012 in FAMILY, photography, TCKs, TRAVEL

Tags: close, festa junina, folklore, living in Brazil, Luiz Gonzaga, pernambuco, postaday

9 Responses to Homenagem do Madre de Deus ao Centenário de Luiz Gonzaga [June Festivities, Recife, Brazil, 2012].

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Cardinal Guzman

June 19, 2012 at 2:18 pm

Lots of festive pictures. Thanks for the pingback

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- 3rdCultureChildren
  
  June 20, 2012 at 4:36 pm
  
  My pleasure!
  
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Madhu

June 19, 2012 at 12:02 pm

Aaw! The little ones look so adorable Appreciate the pingback.

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- 3rdCultureChildren
  
  June 19, 2012 at 3:59 pm
  
  Thank you, thank you!
  
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vandysnape

June 13, 2012 at 5:39 am

So colourful Wonderful pictures

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- 3rdCultureChildren
  
  June 13, 2012 at 8:59 am
  
  thank you so very much! I was very pleased with the results, as well! Kids (and their parents!) had all a fantastic time at the traditional festival! thanks for stopping by and commenting, Vandysnape… Much appreciated!
  
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Gilly Gee

June 13, 2012 at 2:56 am

Fabulous, I love folk traditions and keeping cultural heritage alive.

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- 3rdCultureChildren
  
  June 13, 2012 at 8:58 am
  
  I love them, as well! Especially because, in this case, it´s related to my Portuguese/Brazilian heritage… very close to the heart, I´d say… and seeing the kids all dressed up, wearing the traditional costumes, is priceless! Thanks for checking it out and sharing your thoughs, Gilly!
  
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