TOP 5 BRAZILIAN DISHES THAT YOU MUST TRY

BY : NUR JULIASHAFIKA BT MOHAMED (161420103)

TOP 5 BRAZILIAN FOOD THAT YOU MUST TRY!!!

 Mousse de Maracujá 

This is Brazilian favorite (and an old family recipe), and takes no cooking at all. It's a little tart and tangy for those of you who don't like your desserts to be too sweet. the way to make it is very easy and simpel. Start with break passion fruits in half, and empty contents into a bowl. Use a little water to help the juice out from  the skins. Mix with hands to soften pulp. Strain through a sieve. Stir in sugar and sweetened condensed milk.In a chilled bowl, beat cream until stiff peaks form. Fold 1/3 of the cream into the passion fruit mixture, then quickly fold in remaining cream until no streaks remain. Refrigerate for 1 hour.

    Pão de Queijo

Pao de Quejio is a small baked cheese roll and also known as the popular snack and breakfast food in Brazil. It is originated from African slaves. Slave would soak and peel tahe cassava root and make bread rolls from it. At that time there was no cheese and milk in the recipe. at the end of 19th century, more ingredient became avaible such as milk and cheese. In Brazil, it is commonly found in groceries, bakeries or freshly made.

     Brigadeiro
The brigadeiro is made from condensed milk, cocoa powder, butter and chocolate sprinkles to cover the outside layer. It can be cooked in the oven or the microwave, in the form of individual little balls. It can also be eaten straight from the pot once it is done cooking. Its taste like the Nutella ball sprinkled with chocolate

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Coxinhas
Coxinhas is originally made with the chicken thigh. Prepared based on dough made with flour and chicken broth and optionally mashed potato. Coxinhas is filled with shredded spiced chicken meat o the whole part of chicken tigh. the other ingredients as the filling is the onion, parsley, and scallions and added with tomato sauce, tumeric and catupiry cheese. Coxinhas is coahated in batter, bread crumbs or manioc flour and deep fried. Its shaped to roughly resemble a chicken egg.

Acaraje

Acaraje is a recipe taken to Brazil by the slaves from the west African coast. it is a dish made from peeled beans formead into a ball an than deep fried by the palm oil. It is served split in half and stuffed with Vatapa and Carutu thar is a spicy pastes made from shrimp. ground cashews, palm oil and other ingredients. A vegeterian version is typically served with hot peppers and green tomatoes.

BRAZIL NATIONAL FOOTBALL TEAM

By : NOR IZYAN MUNIRA BINTI AMRAN
   : 161420100


  Brazil National Football Team is administered by the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF), the governing body for football in Brazil. They have been a member of the FIFA  since 1923 and member of the CONMEBOL since 1916. Brazil is the football team that is the most successful in the world with five World Cup victories, namely in (1958, 1962, 1970, 1994 and 2002) including the latest game in (2002). A common quip about football is "The English invented it, the Brazilians perfected it".

    Brazilians refer to football teams as the "Seleção". The literal meaning is "Choice", and can be translated as "Elected". The popular nickname is "Canarinho" (Young Canaries) which refers to the yellow shirt.


     

 

The First Brazil National Team ever,1914    

                       Brazil's first match at home against Exeter City in 1914                                                                                                    

       

          The Best Brazilian Soccer Players

Pele Edson Arantes do Nascimento, known as Pelé, is a retired Brazilian professional footballer who played as a forward.

Pele won 3 world cups with Brazil. He was voted Player of the century in 2000. He scored 77 Goals in 92 Games. A sensational dribbler with an unstoppable shot. He scored 1243 Goals in his carer More than any else and he scorred 12 world cup goals in 14 games.

  Ronaldo

I think that Ronaldo is the best player in the Brazilian soccer team because he had the scores when I was watching the soccer games and I really liked him the best because he had the best strikes and he was good as a goalie and he was a really good defense and offense players.

Ronaldinho Ronaldo de Assis Moreira, commonly known as Ronaldinho or Ronaldinho Gaúcho, is a retired Brazilian footballer.

He is another level of professional soccer player. He can do what others can't. He show what is impossible be possible if it comes to him.

Kaka Ricardo Izecson dos Santos Leite, commonly known as Kaká or Ricardo Kaká, is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays as an attacking midfielder for Orlando City SC in Major League Soccer and the Brazil national team.

  

Kaka is the best in the world. His skill on the ball is brilliant and at his best his blistering pace is enough to outrun the fastest defenders. Also a goal scoring threat and possesses incredible vision.

                                                                     Garrincha

Garrincha won almost by himself 1962 world cup and was very important for 1958 too. His career was early interrupted due to drinking problems, otherwise he would have an even upper position in the all time best players of the world. Until now no one has ever played in a style similar to his. No one has ever dribeled like him so far.

Neymar da Silva Santos Júnior, commonly known as Neymar or Neymar Jr., is a Brazilian professional footballer who plays for Spanish club FC Barcelona and the Brazil national team as a forward or winger, and is also the captain of the national team.

Neymar is very young only 19 years old, he has potential to become the best in the world. He is very tricky, fast and a great dribbler. Similar to Ronaldinho and Brazil Ronaldo.

Romário de Souza Faria, known simply as Romário, is a Brazilian politician, who previously achieved worldwide fame as a footballer.

Romario is surely the best, he won the 1994 wc for brazil single-handedly, he was a genius within the penalty box and can score from any corner and also could assist in many goals.

Roberto Carlos da Silva Rocha, more commonly known simply as Roberto Carlos, is a Brazilian retired footballer.

Roberto carlos was one of the best player in the world because he helped Brazil a lot. One of greatest brazilian players. His also helped Brazil win the 2002 world cup, specially with his bannana freekick.

He'll always be remembered as the player who scored the 105 miles banana free kick for Brazil and the impossible 0°angle goal for Real Madrid.

Best Places to Visit in Brazil

 by : Siti Nurul Husna Binti Mahasan
      : 161420139
     

Interesting place to visit in Brazil :) 

Famous for being home to one of the world’s top football teams, the Rio de Janeiro Carnival and the remarkable Iguazu Falls, Brazil is an exciting world travel destination. As South America’s largest country, Brazil covers a majority of the continent’s northeastern region and borders all of its countries except for Chile and Ecuador. From the Amazon rainforest in the North to the tropical beaches along the Atlantic, to the Pantanal wetlands and the vibrant metropolises of the Southeast there are plenty of interesting places to visit in Brazil.

1. Rio de Janeiro

There is no destination on earth more animated and exciting than Rio de Janeiro. Located in southeastern Brazil, Rio de Janeiro is the most visited city of South America due to its famous mountains, landmarks, beaches and Carnival festival. Rio de Janeiro is situated on one of the world’s largest harbors surrounded by natural attractions that include the Sugarloaf and Corcovado mountains and famous beaches like Copacabana and Ipanema. The city’s iconic landmark is the enormous Christ the Redeemer statue sitting atop Corcovado mountain. Carnival celebrations here are among the largest in the world, with vibrant parades, costumes, dancing, music, fireworks and street parties.

2.    Foz do Iguacu

One of the world’s most stunning natural wonders, Iguazu Falls is a series of magnificent waterfalls located on the Iguazu River, straddling the border between Brazil and Argentina. The falls in and of themselves are a breathtaking spectacle, but their beauty is all the more enhanced by the surrounding lush forest teeming in exotic wildlife. The gateway to the falls on the Brazilian side is Foz do Iguaçu, a big and reasonably safe city by Brazilian standards.

3. Salvador

A historic Old City, beautiful beaches, lively culture and one of the world’s biggest Carnival celebrations all fashion Salvador into one of the best places to visit in Brazil. One of the oldest cities in the Americas, Salvador is Brazil’s third largest city and the capital of the Bahia state. Situated on the coast of the Bay of All Saints, Salvador offers fantastic beaches that are ideal for sunbathing, swimming and surfing. Some of the most popular include Porto de Barra, Flamengo and Stella Maris.

4. Manaus

The capital of the Amazonas state in northwestern Brazil, Manaus is an important tourist destination because it serves as a gateway to the Amazon rainforest. As a result of the region’s flourishing rubber industry during the early 20th century, Manaus today is one of Brazil’s largest cities, featuring distinguished landmarks like the Amazonas Opera House, and the Rio Negro Palace. Another significant sight is the Meeting of the Waters, which is a natural phenomenon where the two rivers of Negro and Solimões run side by side for more than three miles without fully mixing.

5. Olinda

One of Brazil’s best-preserved colonial cities, Olinda is located on Atlantic Coast in the northeastern state of Pernambuco. Perched on a picturesque hilltop surrounded by trees, Olinda’s historic downtown is a treasure trove of colonial churches, colorful old houses, restaurants, museums and numerous artisan studios. Every year, Olinda hosts its lively Carnival celebration that differs somewhat from those of Rio de Janeiro and Salvador in that Olinda’s festival is best attended at daytime and features the music, dances and traditions of African culture.

6. Recife

Nicknamed the “Venice of Brazil” because of its numerous waterways and bridges, Recife is the capital of the Pernambuco state and one of the largest and most important cities on Brazil’s northeastern coast. Situated amid tropical forests with many islands and rivers, Recife is a popular tourist destination because of its historic old town, beaches and vibrant culture. Recife was a Dutch colony during the 17th century, and nowhere is this more evident than the historic district where many colonial buildings still remain. The beaches here are considered some of the best in Brazil. Lined with hotels, restaurants and bars, Boa Viagem is the most popular beach with its pristine white sands, clear water and coral reef.

7. Parati

A paradise of tropical forests, waterfalls, emerald sea and coastal mountains, Parati is a popular tourist attraction located along Brazil’s Green Coast in the Rio de Janeiro state. Also spelled Paraty, this beautiful city is a former Portuguese colony established on the shores of the Bay of Ilha Grande. The heart of Parati is its historic center with cobbled streets and multicolored colonial houses, many of which now serve as bed-and-breakfast accommodations called pousadas. One of the most popular attractions are the colonial defense forts that still boast original walls and cannons.

8. Fortaleza

Nice beaches, dynamic shopping and lively culture all make Fortaleza one of Brazil’s popular places to visit. The capital of the Ceará state on the country’s northeastern coast, Fortaleza is Brazil’s fifth largest city. The most popular beach is Praia do Futuro, but other favorites are Iracema, Mucuripe and Meireles. Not only are the beaches great for swimming, sunbathing and surfing, but they also offer hotels and restaurants. Fortaleza also serves as the jumping-off point for many visitors to truly spectacular beaches, rolling dunes and idyllic fishing villages up and down the Ceará coast.

9. Brasilia

Located in the Brazilian Highlands, Brasilia was installed in 1960 as Brazil’s capital. Brazil’s former President Juscelino Kubitschek ordered the city to be planned and developed into what some refer to as a utopia. Brasilia’s modern day infrastructure is designed in the shape of an airplane in which each of its sections serve as different districts such as government, commercial, residential and cultural. The city’s new and creative designed buildings attracts many architecture aficionados. Most significant is the Three Powers Square, which houses the Presidential Palace, the Congress and the Supreme Court. Other important buildings include the Brasilia Cathedral with its glass roof that resembles hands reaching up to heaven.

10. Sao Paulo

Not only is Sao Paulo the largest city in Brazil, but it is also one of the largest in the world according to population. Located in southeastern Brazil, Sao Paulo is known for its skyscrapers, gastronomy and robust culture scene. It is home to many ethnic groups from all over the globe including the largest Japanese community outside of Japan. Although Sao Paulo is known for its concrete jungle, it is also contains a large number of public parks and even portions of the Atlantic rainforest.

by:NOR ILLANI BT CHE AZMI
   161420079



SAMBA

Samba is an old Brazilian style with many variation. But, the truth  is Samba came from Africa through the African that emigrated to Brazil. Since 1935,Samba is one of the most popular music and dance styles ever and became a folk dance in Brazil. Samba has been evolved in Rio de Janeiro and grew to become the quintessential music and dance associated with Rio’s carnival. This dance has circled the globe as one of the most infectious and popular styles from the South American continent with its rich and synnocated rhythm and its often voluptuous dance moves.

The word “Samba” actually come from the Kimbudu (Angolan) term Semba that referred to an “invitation to dance”. Its also a common appellation for the dance parties that held by slaves and former slaves in the rural areas of Rio.

Samba has a very specific ryhthm, highlighted to its best by characteristic Brazilian musical instruments such as tamborin,chocalno,reco-reco and cabaca. Samba music normally based on daily life in Rio, and the first famous example being “Pelo Telefone” composed by Donga. To show the truth character of samba, a dancer should show a happy, flirtatious and exuberant interpretation. Today, require a pelvic tilt (Samba tic) action used in the samba dance. This action actually difficult to accomplish but without it the dance will lose much of its effect.

Not like other dance, such as salsa and tango which needs a partner to dance. Samba can be do by individual. Before Samba became a ballroom dance style, there were many styles of partner dances as well as solo Samba dances. Samba dance is often reffered to as highlighting the aura of sexiness. Samba has undergone many transformations of incorporated elaborate tricks, turns, and acrobatic feats into its basic set of figures. The main character of the Samba are rapid steps taken on quarter beats and a rocking, swaying motion of the dancers. Furthermore, this dance also could burn the calories in our body. The samba dance will make all part of our body move and could increase the heartbeat. One of the samba instructor used to said, when we danced samba it will burn the calories as we walk for one hour. Its also could release stress.