5 Great Brazilian things to do in the UK summer
28 Jun, 2014
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Thereai??i??s no secret to happiness and thereai??i??s no set time for doing what we love doing. However, everything is a little bit better in summer! Read here 5 simple tips that will make your days more Brazilian.Ai??
Eat AAi??aAi??
Acai is a dark purple fruit thatai??i??s packed with energy and helps prevent heart problems. Acai pulp can be used to make juices, sweets and sorbets. The fresh pulp can be mixed with water or other juices to make a delicious summer pudding. Itai??i??s traditional accompaniments are fruit and granola, however it goes brilliantly with lots of things, there are even people that swear by acai with biscuits and chocolate! Each to their own!
Ai??Where to find it? Ai??Barraco Cafe & Restaurant
Dance ForrA?
The North East of Brazil is a region of unsupportable heat and the birthplace of Forro. The typical instruments used to play forro are the safona, tamborine and triangle. The dance is also known as ai???drag your feetai??? as itai??i??s danced in pairs with sensual moves, which are made while your feet are practically glued to the floor. If dancing isnai??i??t your strong point, donai??i??t worry. You can just take in the music and enjoy the rhythm; itai??i??s happy and contagious so you might find yourself dragging your feet without realising!
Where to dance forrA??
– 13 July and 3Ai?? August, 1pm Ai??@ Ai??Spitalfields Market, Free
– 22 -25 August, Ai??2pm | Brazilian Dance ForrA? Fest | @ The Hop Farm Family Park, Paddock Wood, Tonbridge, TN12 6PY | Nearest tube Beltring | +info:Ai??www.forrofest.moonfruit.comAi??| A?75 full weekend, A?30 under 18, free for kids
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Enjoy a barbecue with friends
Com fama e tradiAi??A?o que nasceram no sul do Brasil, o churrasco Ai?? hoje uma das marcas da culinA?ria brasileira em vA?rios paAi??ses, com cadeias de restaurantes que focam na boa qualidade das carnes brasileiras. No Brasil, o churrasco Ai?? uma forma de comemorar datas importantes e de reunir amigos e a famAi??lia. Se a previsA?o do tempo for boa, prepare a churrasqueira e coloque a cerveja para gelar. Caso nA?o tenho como fazer churrasco caseiro, poderA? experimentar as sugestAi??es abaixo.
Where to it? Rodizio Rico and Preto Churrascaria
Drink caipirinha
Ai??The recipe is so simple you can make it at home. The hard but is getting all of your mates around! This drink is full of spirit and itai??i??s the life and soul of the party. The fact itai??i??s icey makes it summertime must-drink!
Where to drink it?Ai??Coco Bamboo and Made in Brazil.
Practise outdoor sports
Although football is by far the most famous sport, there are plenty of others played by Brazilians on hot days, such as frescobol and volleyball. The summer sun is an invite to all of Londonai??i??s green spaces. There are so many parks, playgrounds and gardens to choose from. Playing outside is cheap, healthy way to make the most of the summer.
Every Sunday | 2.30pm ai??i?? 6pm | Frescobol Group | @Park Hill (Park opposite East Croydon) | TRAIN East Croydon | FREE
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