U.S. election inspires hope for ‘Obama effect’ in Brazil

What struck the Brazilian woman most forcibly as she watched U.S. election-night returns on television was seeing Barack Obama's two young daughters. "I can't believe those two little girls with hair like mine will be in the White House," said Carolina Iootty Dias.

Jan 05, 2009 by mejiann No Comments

Black Orpheus Sunrise

Watch this adorable scene from the 1959 Brazilian movie, Orfeu Negro.  The movie shows favella life as it retells the Orpheus and Eurydice myth. It is set during the time of the Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro.

Jan 04, 2009 by admin No Comments

NYE 2009 Copacabana style

Feliz Ano Novo!!
The Cariocas know how to party and NYE gives them their second best annual excuse. Many people come to participate in an African ritual ceremony to honor deity Lemanja, the Goddess of Sea. White flowers are thrown into the sea and gifts are arranged on the sand along with candles. Gifts ranging from cosmetics, food items to Champagne. I preserved a few moments on this slideshow.

Jan 01, 2009 by admin No Comments

Cinema Nosso

Cinema Nosso is a media arts-based organization in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, that uses film and video as a means of education, empowerment and cultural expression from diverse perspectives. Pip and I will be working with them early next year. Rio, here we come!!

Sep 23, 2008 by mejiann No Comments

Street Football latin style

Feb 23, 2008 by admin No Comments