Tag: Christmas in Rio de Janeiro
By Chesney Hearst, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The famous Cristo Redentor (Christ the Redeemer) statue lit up with illustrations and designs by French-Italian artist Gaspare di Caro on December 23rd and December 24th to help the...
By Chesney Hearst, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Celebrations of Christmas in Brazil are similar to many held around the world with the main focus points on family, gift-giving, religious observances, togetherness, and holiday meals. Traditionally most...
By Chesney Hearst, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – The monthly Festival InVentos event returns to Fundição Progresso in Lapa on Saturday, December 19th with a special Christmas edition. Running from 10AM to 8PM, the eighth edition of...
By Chesney Hearst, Senior Contributing Reporter
RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – Christmas season is here again and that means it's time to light the famous floating Christmas tree in Rio de Janeiro. Sponsored by Bradesco Seguros the 19th annual...