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Bangu’s Striking Heat

Clique aqui para Português For the original article in Portuguese by Viva Favela click here.  The start of March marks the end of summer, disappointing those Rio locals (cariocas) who frequent the beaches, swimming pools and […]

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Favela Orgânica’s 1st Tasty Taster

Clique aqui para Português With a menu that proudly announces the inclusion of orange peel, watercress stems and pumpkin skin, Sunday’s Favela Orgânica taster event was an exciting introduction to an innovative food project for […]

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Rocinha “Wakes Up” with Capoeira

Located at the Rocinha Sports Center, Manel Costa runs his ‘Acorda’ (Wake Up) capoeira school, where he trains over three hundred students from the community of Rocinha. The group started in October 2004 and has […]