Festa Junina!

Festivities in the month of June are part of the rich and beautiful Brazilian culture. June is one of the most special months of the year. It is at this time that Brazilians enjoy typical country food and drink, such as corn-based sweets and savory dishes, and drinks such as quentão. During this month people celebrate the three June saints: Saint Antonio, Saint John and Saint Peter. All over the country, schools, churches, companies, entities and city halls organize their own events. For the festival to be good, it has to recall the country culture and be held in a space known as an "arraial". In this place tents are put up where typical country food and drink are sold. The "arrail" can also have bonfires, greased poles (pau-de-sebo) and a lot of people dressed in country outfits.

Bella and Jack had a Festa Junina at their school and it was soo much fun. They got to dress up and dance the quadrilha. They had yummy typical food and the decoration was beatiful. It was so much fun to have the kids see this part of the Brazilian culture and for me to be at a Festa Junina like the old days! :)