Brazil Cultural organizes customized educational, cultural and travel immersion programs in Bahia and Brazil in conjunction with Brazilian universities and institutions. We also provide
service learning opportunities in selected non-profit organizations in Bahia
Brazil Cultural offers courses and worshops on Brazilian Culture, History, Art, Business, Film, African Diaspora, Portuguese for Foreigners, Ecology or Cuisine, among others.
We have recently organized and lead academic, cultural and travel programs
in Brazil for the following institutions:
Penn State University ~ Summer Program in Bahia 2008, 2009, 2010
Northfield Mount Hermon School ~ Study Program in Brazil 2009, 2010
Maryville College ~ J-Term Program in Rio de Janeiro and Bahia 2008
Semester at Sea, ISE ~ Visit to the Fundação Pierre Verger, Salvador, Spring 2008
PSU SUMMER PROGRAM IN BAHIA 2010 BRAZIL & SALVADOR
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• B R A Z I L •
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Brazil is a diverse, warm, modern, exuberant, magical, and rhythmic country
full of contrasts, with one of the largest territories in the world
It stretches from the Amazon and rain forest to the colonial cities of Salvador,
Sao Luis, and Rio de Janeiro and the urban metropolis of Sao Paulo
Brazil’s ethnic diversity and rich history form a unique culture and lifestyle
Brazil is a cultural and ecological paradise, with impressive natural resources,
excellent accommodations, and great cuisine
Brazil has the fifth largest population in the world (190 million) and is the
eighth largest economy in the world
Portuguese language, spoken in fourth continents, is the sixth most spoken
language in the world
Brazilians are warm, family oriented, and easygoing
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• S A L V A D O R •
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Salvador was founded in 1549 as first capital of colonial Brazil, and remained as such until 1763. During that time the slavery trade was at its peak, bringing thousands of Africans
to Bahia to work in the sugar plantations
This was the birth of a powerful ethnic and cultural bond that intertwined peoples and traditions from America, Europe, Africa, and Asia, and that would later form the identity of modern Brazilian society
Today the state of Bahia and the city of Salvador capture the magical soul of brazil through its cultural and religious life
From the spiritual Candomblé rituals to the rhythmic capoeira dances and the carnivalesque axé music, Baianos express a profound connection with their roots, history, and traditions every day
The land of writer Jorge Amado, it is also known for its voluptuous and joyful carnival, traditional festivities, and relaxing palm beaches ideal for sunbathing and practicing
all kind of beach sports
Once in Bahia you can easily travel to Salvador, Arembepe, Praia do Forte, Imbassai, Boipeba, Cachoeira, Itaparica, Trancoso, Lençóis, Mucugé, Jacobina or Abrolhos,
among other places
The tropical weather in Bahia permits going to the beach all year round: the average temperature is between 63 and 84 degrees, and the hottest months are December
through March (Brazilian summer)
It can rain occasionally during the summer and "winter" seasons
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If you would like more information on Brazil Cultural's customized educational programs in Bahia and Brazil, please do not hesitate to contact us. We will be glad to send you more information on programs such as the African Diaspora in Bahia, on our Portuguese for Foreigners courses, or on our cultural and travel journeys
