The 18th Festival de Quadrilhas Juninas de Sobral was a wonderful display of color and culture as 17 groups from all over the region came with their costumes. The festival was sponsored by the Department of Culture and Tourism of Sobral and was without a doubt a success with an estimated 15,000 spectators in attendance over …
Photo of the Week 2014 #25
Tuesday was Brazil's second game during the 2014 World Cup where they faced off against Mexico. São João park in the center of town, that normally holds the weekly arts and crafts market, has been decorated in all the patriotic flare. 2 large-scale LED TVs are set up on each end of the street with a …
Photo of the Week 2014 #24
Yesterday the World Cup 2014 started with Brazil facing off against Croatia. I watched each half of the game in a different place, spending time with different people here in the city of Sobral. It was very fun to watch the game surrounded with such enthusiastic people. There was excitement with each shot, foul or …
Photo of the Week 2014 #23
This last Saturday night I photographed a festa de quinze anos (15 year old birthday party). These parties are very big deals here in Brazil. They are most commonly held in buffets where there is ample space for tables and chairs for all the guests, a large area of sweet treats like beijinho's and my favorite, brigadeiro. …
