Brazilians, Canadians dance samba on the streets of Vancouver (Includes interview and first-hand account)

The small section of downtown Vancouver, 700 block of Granville Street, cut off from traffic, was good enough set up a free stage for yet another cultural event that hits Vancouver in every August.
This time the Brazilians went out to the streets to showcase their country’s rich cultural heritage to show the best Brazil has to offer in music, rhythm, dance, art, soccer, food and cinema.

Drumbeating team, Brazilian Festival, Vancouver.

Joseph Boltrukiewicz

World renowned for beautiful women and sophisticated samba dance and the athletic show of capoeira, the event drew many visitors from the entire Lower Mainland.
The event was presented by Brazilian Consulate in Vancouver, Council of Brazilian Citizens in Vancouver and Brazilian Community Association and had numerous sponsors with Vila Isabela Charitable Society amongst others.

Brazilian food, considered to be one of the healthiest in the world, Brazilian Festival, Vancouver.

Joseph Boltrukiewicz

Another product Brazil is famous for, coffee, Brazilian Festival, Vancouver.

Joseph Boltrukiewicz

Aché Brasil represents the culture, traditions, beliefs, music and movement of the people of Brazil – Brazilian Festival, Vancouver.

Joseph Boltrukiewicz

Aché Brasil performer, Brazilian Festival, Vancouver.

Joseph Boltrukiewicz

Fernando Jacques, Consul General of Brazil in Vancouver, Brazilian Festival, Vancouver.

Joseph Boltrukiewicz