Every year hospitable Rio de Janeiro gets together to three million people for Christmas and New Year holidays

The main beach Copacabana in Rio at night on 31 December

Local traditions attract large numbers of tourists to this country on Christmas holidays

Brazilians are children of the Sun and they like to have fun and holidays

Brazilians are experts of fun! New Year night in Rio is real performance!

The wonderful mixture of Indian, African and European traditions turned into something incredible.

Indian traditions are very strong in this country. At the New Year Eve every Brazilian bring sacrificial gifts, candles and white flowers to African goddess Imanzhe - Lady of the seas

In Brazil, there is a tradition: count aloud the last seconds of the year, to wish each other «Feliz Ano Novo!» (Happy New Year) and drink champagne during fireworks

Imagine how beautiful it looks on this coast, thousands of people dressed in white contemplating grand fireworks, sparks that melt in the Atlantic Ocean!

Most people on the planet associate the capital of Brazil with carnivals, costumes, music and fun.

 

Rio de Janeiro turns into one big never-ending carnival for everyone, for those who are ready to have fun and bring joy to others.

The unforgettable atmosphere of New Year's mood is everywhere. You can see happy smiles on people’s faces.

The sky is also full of colorful fireworks

Although Brazilians do not grow the Christmas tree they could afford to make the most unusual spruce on the water.

The tallest spruce in the world has a height of 76 meters, and it is built of steel structures. Its weight is 140 tons.

Garland on this tree has two million light bulbs.

New Year in Rio blends in February carnival.

Brazil is a country that knows exactly how to celebrate the holidays

In Brazil it is a perfect holiday

PRESENTATIONprepared by Alina Rybakova,

1st year student of the Psychology Department