| Things To Do: 100 Events Found; Nov 25, 2009 - Nov 25, 2010
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Icaro Central American Film & Video Festival |  Casa Comal, Guatemala City
19 - 26 Nov 2009 (annual)
Hopping between Central America's capitals, the roving Icaro Central American Film & Video Festival celebrates the region's cinematic talent. Watch features, shorts, documentaries and video clips at Casa Comal cultural centre during the festival's sojourn in Guatemala City. |
Comida di Buteco | Rio de Janeiro
Nov 2009 (annual)
You'll meet a few Cariocas (Rio locals) at the city's tastiest annual competition. Comida di Buteco involves sampling savoury snacks at participating bars, then voting for your favourite. You'll need to test the drinks and service at the same time! |
National Samba Day |  Rio de Janeiro
Dec 2009 (annual)
In true Brazilian style, National Samba Day is one big, musical party. Watch out for traditional samba groups on National Samba Day as they pile onboard compartments on Rio's 'Samba Train' party from Central do Brasil station to Oswaldo Cruz. |
Feira do Rio Antigo | Feira do Rio Antigo, Rio de Janeiro
5 Dec 2009 (monthly)
Every first Saturday of the month, the Rua do Lavradio transforms into an antiques market - the Feira do Rio Antigo. Shoppers browse through around 100 stalls, and bars and restaurants extend their tables and chairs onto the pavement. |
Burning the Devil Celebrations (La Quema del Diablo) |  Convento de la Concepción, Antigua
7 Dec 2009 (annual)
Guatemalans are habitual victims of early spring cleaning. By late afternoon on 7 December each year, the eve of the Fiesta de La Virgen de Inmaculada Concepción (Feast day of the Virgin of the Immaculate Conception), town and cityfolk have cleared their homes of all unwanted bits and pieces and erected vast heaps of rubbish on the streets. |
Feira Preta | Parque Anhembi, São Paulo
Dec 2009 (annual)
Sao Paulo's Feira Preta (or Black Fair) at Parque Anhembi celebrates black culture by selling art, photography, film and crafts by black artists. African music/dance shows liven the place up and models strut their stuff in the latest in black fashion. |
A Parada Iluminada | Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro
Dec 2009 (annual)
Every year just before Christmas, this illuminated parade takes place by Copacabana Beach. Hundreds of people dressed in Christmas-themed outfits or as characters from children's cartoons and books take to the streets and show off their festive costumes. |
Festival of Saint Thomas in Chichicastenango |  Chichicastenango
13 - 22 Dec 2009 (annual)
Guatemalan Indians in their colourful garb flock from the highlands, west of Guatemala City, to enjoy folk music, dance and outlandish spectacles at Chichicastenango's Festival of Saint Thomas. Witness a melting pot of music, dance, art, craft and racial culture. |
New Year in Rio |  Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro
31 Dec 2009 (annual)
It's well known that Brazilians know how to party and New Year's Eve in Rio, or Reveillon, is one of the biggest events of the year. The main party along Copacabana beach hosts several music stages, fireworks and dancing. |
New Year's Eve in Salvador |  Forte de Santo Antônio da Barra, Salvador
Dec 2009 (annual)
New Year's Eve in Salvador means one huge party in the Bahian capital with fireworks at midnight and performances by national and local stars. Thousands dance and celebrate in the streets around the Forte de Santo Antônio da Barra. |
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