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The Independence Day of Brazil (Portuguese: Dia da Independência, Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈdʒi.ɐ dɐ ĩdepẽˈdẽsjɐ]), commonly called Sete de Setembro ([ˈsɛtʃi dʒi seˈtẽbɾu], 'Seven of September'), is a national holiday observed in Brazil on 7 September of every year.
Hail to the independence, to freedom and to the separation of Brazil from Portugal!" He unsheathed his sword affirming that "For my blood, my honor, my God, I swear to give Brazil freedom," and later cried out: "Brazilians, Independence or death!". This event is known as the "Cry of Ipiranga", the declaration of Brazil's independence, [27]
Bruno e Marrone playing at Brazilian Day in New York, 2007. Brazilian Day is an annual festival which takes place in New York City (NYC) and other cities around the world. It is held near the beginning of September to celebrate Brazil's independence day celebrated today in the Federative Republic of Brazil on September 7, 1822 - proclaimed by prince regent - heir to the Portuguese throne Dom ...
An independence day is an annual event commemorating the anniversary of a nation's independence or statehood, ... (see Independence of Brazil). [17]
Dia dos Namorados, the Brazilian equivalent of St. Valentine's Day, is observed on June 12. On this day, boyfriends and girlfriends, husbands and wives, exchange gifts, cards, or a flower bouquet. It is celebrated on the eve of St. Anthony of Padua's day, because, in Brazil, he is considered the patron of those who wants a loving companion.
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva plans to take part in Brazil's Independence Day military parade on Thursday as he seeks to end the politicization of the armed forces that gathered steam under ...
Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva sought to project national unity Thursday during Independence Day events that included a military parade in the capital, just eight months after his ...
The modern-day flag of Brazil is adopted by the Provisional Government of the Republic. 20 November: Argentina is the first country to recognize the abolition of the monarchy in Brazil. 1891: November: First revolt of the Armada. [122] 15 November: The constitution of the First Brazilian Republic is promulgated. 23 November