Carnival 2013: Check out the lineup of the Blocos de Rua (Street Parades). Join for free!

Here in São Paulo, apart of the traditional Carnival Parade at Anhembi that happens every year,  you can celebrate Carnival following the so-called "blocos de rua" (street blocks). With or without costume, it's very interesting to join. In the coming weeks, they emerge from different parts of the city. Insidesaopaulo listed the lineup of the ones organised on the city centre. Check it out!

Bloco da Ressaca
Meeting Point: Largo do Cambuci.
When: February 2nd, (Saturday) at 4 pm.
Itinerary: Largo do Cambuci, Rua Luiz Gama, Rua Cesário Ramalho, Rua dos Alpes, Rua Gerônimo de Albuquerque, Rua Barão de Jaguará, Rua Silveira da Motta, Rua Justo Azambuja and Rua do Lavapés until the Largo do Cambuci.


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Banda do Fuxico
Meeting Point: Largo do Arouche
When: February 3rd, (Sunday) at midday (Parade at 2 pm).
Itinerary: Largo do Arouche, Avenida Dr. Vieira de Carvalho, Praça da República, Avenida São Luis, Rua Xavier de Toledo, Praça Ramos de Azevedo, Teatro Municipal, Rua Conselheiro Crispiniano, Largo Paissandu, Avenida São João, Avenida Ipiranga, Igreja da Consolação, Rua Rego Freitas and Largo do Arouche.


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Banda Grone’s
Meeting Point: Rua Eduardo Vicente Nasser, 354 (Cdc Copa 70)
When: February 3th (Sunday) at 4 pm.
Itinerary: Rua Eduardo Vicente Nasser, Reverendo George Michel Atlas, Rua Alcindo Bueno, Rua Padre Leopoldo Brentano, Rua dos Mártires Armênios e Rua Reverendo George Michel Atlas, Rua Eduardo Vicente Nasser.


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Banda Redonda
Meeting Point: Rua Teodoro Baima, corner of Rua da Consolação and Avenida Ipiranga.
When: February 4th (Monday) at 9 pm.
Itinerary: Rua Dr. Teodoro Baíma, Rua da Consolação, Rua Cel. Xavier de Toledo, Praça Ramos de Azevedo, Teatro Municipal, Rua Conselheiro Crispiniano, Largo do Paissandu, Av. São João, Av. Ipiranga, Praça da República and Rua Dr. Teodoro Baíma.


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Banda UMES Caras-Pintadas
Meeting Point: Rua Rui Barbosa, 323
When: February 5th (Tuesday) at 5 pm.
Itinerary: Rua Rui Barbosa, Rua Santo Antonio, Rua 13 de Maio, Viaduto Armandinho do Bixiga e Rui Barbosa.


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Banda do Candinho
The Banda do Candinho was created by Candinho, one of the great characters of the samba of São Paulo.
Meeting Point: Rua Santo Antônio, corner of Rua 13 de Maio.
When: February 6th, (Wednesday) at 5 pm.
Itinerary: Rua Santo Antônio, Rua Martinho Prado, Rua Martins Fontes, Rua da Consolação, Rua Cel. Xavier de Toledo, Praça Ramos de Azevedo, Teatro Municipal, Rua Conselheiro Crispiniano, Largo do Paissandu, Av. São João, Av. Ipiranga, Praça da República, Av. São Luiz, Viaduto 9 de Julho and Rua Santo Antônio until the corner of the Rua 13 de Maio.


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Banda do Trem Elétrico
The Trem Elétrico (Electric Train) was created by the metro labor force.
Meeting Point: Rua Augusta, corner of Rua Luiz Coelho.
When: February 8th, (Friday) at 7 pm.
Itinerary: Rua Augusta, Rua Martins Fontes, Rua Xavier de Toledo e Praça Ramos de Azevedo.


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Banda dos Esfarrapados
The Bloco dos Esfarrapados is very traditional in Sao Paulo. Bloody old.
Meeting Point: Rua Conselheiro Carrão, 466
When: February 11th (Monday) at 2 pm.
Itinerary: Rua Conselheiro Carrão, Rua Almirante Marques Leão, Rua Una, Rua Rocha, Praça 14 Bis, Rua Manoel Dutra, Rua Maria José, Avenida Brigadeiro Luiz Antônio, Rua Major Diogo, Rua Conselheiro Carrão.


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The Brooklinfest 2012 brings German Culture to the city. It starts on October 20th

BrooklinFest 2011 [photo: jessy cardial]

The theme of the XVIII edition of the Brooklinfest is Culturas Criativas (Creative Cultures): Education and Citizenship.

The party will take place on some streets in the Brooklin neighbourhood: Nabuco, Princesa Isabel, Barão do Triunfo e Bernardino de Campos. There will be 200 artistic presentations spread over several stages:

• Espaço Criança (Space Children);
• Espaço Experimental (Experimental Space);
• Espaço São Paulo (Space São Paulo);
• Palco Orquestras (Stage Orchestras); 
• Palco Multicultural (Multicultural stage)

Is it possible to watch different types of cultural performances, such as: choirs, orchestras, folkloric dance groups, bands of jazz, blues and rock, storytellers (including German stories) and art workshops for children. The event also offers with a circus and outdoor cinema.

Besides German food, the public can enjoy cuisine from several other cultures, including Arabic, Japanese, Chinese, Polish, Bulgarian, Italian, Portuguese and Brazilian. Tap Beer is the biggest feature of this festival.

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What: Brooklinfest 2012
When: October 20th and 21st, from 10 am till 10 pm.
Price: For free
Website: www.brooklinfest.com.br/
Where: On the streets Nabuco, Princesa Isabel, Barão do Triunfo e Bernardino de Campos in the Brooklin neighbourhood

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Red Bull Sounderground brings musicians from many parts of the world to play in Sao Paulo

Lewis Floyd Henry playing in Sao Paulo on 2010

Red Bull Sounderground is the name of the International Festival of Underground Musicians that will be held in Sao Paulo for the second time. Millions of people will have the chance to see the 19 attractions planned for this edition, which has the incentive of the Lei Rouanet (Law for Promotion of Culture of the Brazilian Culture Ministry) and the Área de Ação Cultural of the Metro and ViaQuatro.

The buskers (musicians who play in the subway) will be performing between October 22nd and 27th. This time, musicians from Barcelona, ​​Berlin, London, Montreal, Moscow, New York, Paris and Sao Paulo are organized into 19 attractions in formations: solo, duo and trio. Check out the full schedule in Portuguese here.

The selection of artists was done through visits to major subway systems all over the world. There are rules that must be observed. Only 60 watts amplifiers powered by batteries can be used. Batteries and participation of DJs are not allowed.

Check out the list of performers and times (click on the Subway station to find out where it is):
Trio Labuta - São Paulo (Republica - October 22nd at midday)
Street Meat - Canada (Vila Madalena - October 22nd at 4 pm)
The Art of Fusion - Berlin (Brás - October 22nd at 4 pm)
Moremoney - Russia (Republica - October 23rd at 4 pm)
Bolero Trio - Montreal (Pinheiros - October 23rd at 4pm)
Theo Eastwind - New York (Brás - October 23rd at 4 pm)
Miguel Angel Aldunce - Chile (Sacomã - October 24th at midday)
Karikatura - New York (Barra Funda - October 24th at 4 pm)
HKB FiNN Ensemble - London (Sé - October 24th at 4 pm)
Steve Aruni - London (Luz - October 24th at 4 pm)
Ousman Danedjo - Paris (Vila Madalena - October 25th at midday)
O Bardo e o Banjo - São Paulo (Sé - October 25th at midday)
Duo Foleritmia - São Paulo (Ana Rosa - October 25th at midday)
Emerson Pinzindin - São Paulo (Luz - October 25th at midday)
Rafael Pio - São Paulo (Pinheiros - October 25th at 4pm)
Barbara Marques - São Paulo (Sacomã - October 26th at midday)
Cecilia Bellorin - Barcelona (Barra Funda - October 26th at midday)
Concerto de Rua - São Paulo (Ana Rosa - October 26th at midday)

On Saturday (October 27 at 5 pm), all the musicians will get together to perform at the Praça Victor Civita - located next to the Pinheiros station on the Yellow Line. The DJ Daniel Tamempi is the special guest of the event.

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What: Red Bull Soundground
Where: On nine different Subway Stations of São Paulo
When: October 22nd to 27th
Price: For free
Website: www.redbull.com.br/

Cultural Institute organizes event to celebrate Children's Day

This weekend, starting on October 12th, is a holiday in Brazil. It will be celebrated the "Dia de Nossa Senhora Aparecida" (patron saint of Brazil) and also Children's Day. Although a lot of people are leaving Sao Paulo (check out this post regarding this issue), most of the population will remain and may attend some city events.

This post was prepared for you, who have a child and decided to stay. The Instituto Itaú Cultural organized an event called "Dança para Crianças" (Dance for Children) to celebrate the Children's Day.

The event brings together various assemblies, check it out:

• On October 12th there will be the "Espalha Geral!", with dancers Denise Stutz and Felipe Ribeiro.
• On October 13th will be "Um lugar que ainda não fui" with dance troupe Meia Ponta.
• On October 14th "Meio-dia, Panela Vazia" with the Companhia Giz de Cena.

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What: Dança para Crianças
Where: Itaú Cultural - Avenida Paulista, 149 - Sao Paulo
When: October 12th, 13th and 14th. All starting at 4 pm.
Price: For free
Phone: +55 (11) 2168-1776
Website: http://www.itaucultural.org.br/

Festa dos Povos is a traditional party where you can eat good food and help the community

Tell me if there's anything better than going to a party to eat, drink, play, attend a concert of Elvis Presley and discover that all the money spent during the event was reverted to charities? Is there?

Every year there is a traditional feast called "Festa dos Povos" that is organized by the Catholic Church Santa Teresa de Jesus. This will be the 30th edition and the admission is free. Despite being a religious festival, it is a very important Brazilian cultural event, since our origin has a lot of influence from the Catholic Church.

This festival will bring 16 food stalls from the cuisines Brazilian, German, Italian, Portuguese, French, American and Arabic. There will be Bingo, will have an area for children and it will be possible to buy handicrafts during the event.

The party will take place on the street and tents will be spread in Rua Clodomiro Amazonas between the streets Joaquim Floriano and Tabapuã. This party looks a lot like the traditional "Festas Juninas" that take place in June in Brazil. It is worthwhile to participate.


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What: Festa dos Povos
Where: Rua Clodomiro Amazonas, 50
When: October 20th and 21st, from 6 pm till 10 pm on Saturday; from 10 am till 8 pm on Sunday.
Price: For free to get in and the prices range from R$ 3 to R$ 25. Credit and Debit cards are not accepted.

Sao Paulo Carnival 2012: the ticket sales start on January 15, but it's possible to buy VIP ones.

[photo: jose patrício/ae]

Viviane Araujo representing
Mancha Verde Samba School

Tickets of the São Paulo Carnival (February 17 and 18) will be available for sale in the second half of this month. For now, just boxes and VIP stands can be purchased.

Tickets are sold from Monday to Saturday, 11am till 5 pm, on the point of sale. Addresses are available at www.ingressofacil.com.br, which also sells tickets over the Internet.

There are 29 camarotes for 25 people each and 18 camarotes for 10 people availables. The ticket sales for both sector began last July 21. The start was anticipated at the request of the League of Samba Schools. The tickets sales for the whole sectors will start on January 15th.

It's also possible to buy tickets for the Desfile das Campeãs (Winner Parade), when the Champion of the Sao Paulo Carnival will parade on February 24. It is available for R$ 75 on the "Arquibancada setor B".

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What: Sao Paulo Carnival 2012
Where: Sambódromo of São Paulo
When: February 17 and 18. Ticket sales are available from Monday to Saturday, 11am till 5 pm.
Price: Camarotes VIP, sectors A, E, F and J R$ R$ 800 per person/day. Sectors D, G and H R$ 1 thousand per person/day; sector C R$ 1,200 per person/day. Arquibancada VIP R$ 250 per day. For the Winner Parade,
R$ 75. The ticket sales for the whole sectors of the Paulista Carnival starts on Januray 15

Related link: Sao Paulo Carnival 2012: check out the list of Samba Schools ready to parade

The ticket sales for the first Lollapalooza Brazil 2012 will be open next Monday (Dec. 5th) at midnight

After many problems involving the ticket sales for the first Lollapalooza in Brazil, the organizers announced that the sale of tickets to the general public will begin next Monday (Dec. 5th). Foo Fighters, Arctic Monkeys and Jane's Addiction are the main attractions of the event to be held on April 7 and 8 of next year, at the Jockey Club of São Paulo.

According to the organization statement, the sales will be open at midnight on the website and at 10 am on the following sales point.

The LollaPass, which gives the right to enter the two-day festival will cost R$ 500. The LollaDay tickets for April 7th or 8th, offered for a single day of the festival, will cost R$ 300 each. Student prices will be available at the sales point.

Dave Grohl talks about Foo Fighters in Sao Paulo during the Lollapalooza Brazil 2012

Dave Grohl talks about what he expects for the Festival in São Paulo and his impressions about Brazil.

Foo Fighters
Arctic Monkeys
Jane's Addiction
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MGM
TV on the Radio
Thievery Corporation
Skrillex
Calvin Harris
Foster The People
Band of Horses
Cage the Elephant
Joan Jett and The Blackhearts
O RAPPA
Bassnectar
Friendly Fires
Pretty Lights
Gogol Bordello
The Crystal Method
Perryetty v/s Chris Cox
Tinie Tempah
Peaches
Plebe Rude
Wander Wildner
Marcelo Nova
Rhythm Monks
Cascadura
Pavilhão 9
Tipo Uísque
Suvaca
Veiga & Salazar
Balls
Blubell
Velhas Virgens
Garage Fuzz
Marcio Techjun
Daniel Brandão

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What: Lollapalooza Brazil 2012
Where: Jockey Club
When: April, 7th and 8th
Price: R$ 500 for both days. R$ 250 for students
Website: www.lollapaloozabr.com/

The 35th International Cinema Festival of Sao Paulo starts today

Today starts the 35th edition of the traditional Sao Paulo International Film Festival. During two weeks, about 250 titles of various countries will be displayed in 22 cinemas, including theaters, museums and cultural centers around São Paulo.

The selection is an overview of the the trends, themes, narratives and aesthetics regarding the contemporary film market around the world.

Unfortunatelly, the Festival founder Leon Cakoff, died last October 14, 2011. Exactly one week ago.

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What: 35ª Mostra Internacional de Cinema em São Paulo
Where: several different places
When: from October 21st to November 3rd
Prices: Mondays to Thursdays: R$ 14 and R$ 7 (student); Fridays to Sundays: R$ 18 and R$ 9 (student). It's possible to buy via internet: http://ingresso.com/
Programming: http://35.mostra.org/programacao
Website: http://35.mostra.org

Sao Paulo Boteco Week starts today. Great pubs and good value for money!

That is something new in Sao Paulo, it is the first time that a group of "boteco" (bar) organize a special week based on the experience of the famous restaurant week. It basically works like that: for R$ 25 you can choose one of the combo of drink and food offered by the boteco.

There are few of them taking part to the event this year, but we are sure this will become a tradition in Sao Paulo during the next years. The Sao Paulo Boteco Week runs from August 20 to 26 and is happening in the following bars:

• Bar Higienopolis
• Casa da Sogra
• Hotseria
• Sotero
• Magnolia Bar

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What: 1st Sao Paulo Boteco Week
Where: Different pubs in Sao Paulo
When: August 20 to 26
Price: R$ 25
Website: http://www.spbotecoweek.com.br/

Feira da Vila - 34th edition on August 21st

As is tradition, August is the month of Feira da Vila Madalena. On August 21, starting at 9:00am, the 34th annual Feira da Vila Madalena will take place, an event that occupies the main streets of one of the most artistic and cultural neighborhoods in the city. The project will be held between the streets Wisard and Fradique Coutinho.

About 500 exhibitors will offer crafts, food, sculptures, paintings and fashion to the public. In addition, there will be a bike ride sponsored by the local group "Pedal da Vila Madalena." The street Mourato Coelho will host a pool table, basketball games, soccer games, and skateboarding activities.

This is a great event to attend. It's a good place to do some shopping, be environmentally responsible (ride your bike there!!) and enjoy a nice neighborhood of Sao Paulo.

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What: Feira da Vila
Where: Rua Fradique Coutinho - Sao Paulo
When: August 21st
Price: For free

youPIX: a festival focused on Internet culture - August 17 to 19

From August 17 to 19, the Biennale of Sao Paulo will host the ninth edition of youPIX, a festival focused on Internet culture.

The program brings together famous people from the cyber world and will host workshops on the Internet. The event will host names such as Christopher Poole, more commonly known as Moot, who created the mural 4chan, as well as Gilberto Gil and Rafinhas Bastos.

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What: youPIX Festival
Where: Biennale of Sao Paulo - Parque do Ibirapuera
When: August 17 to 19
Price: For free
Website: http://youpix.com.br/destaquedodia/programacao-youpix-ago2011/

Lollapalooza Sao Paulo 2012: Confirmed!

Lollapalooza 2011 from Lollapalooza on Vimeo.

The rock festival Lollapalooza, which celebrates its 20th anniversary with three days of music beginning on Friday in Chicago, should be expanded next year to São Paulo during it's second edition in South America.

The festival will take place next year from March 31 to April 1st at O'Higgins Park in Santiago (Chile) and then, between April 7 and 8 at the Jockey Club of São Paulo (Brazil), before returning to the Northern Hemisphere from August 3 and 5 in Chicago.

Ninety thousand fans (daily) are expected this weekend for the Lollapalooza Chicago, which features, among others, Coldplay, Eminem and Foo Fighters.

[source: estadão]

Check also: São Paulo will receive the American Lollapalooza Festival in 2012

Bourbon Street Fest in Sao Paulo this weekend (July 29 and 30 for free)

Amanda Shaw & the Cute Guys will play for free at 5h30 pm on Saturday

In its 9th edition the festival brings a week of free concerts at Ibirapuera Park and at the Bourbon Street Music Club.

This year the groups wil show the rich panorama of jazz from New Orleans. Between the artist of this year: Delfeayo Marsalis Sextet, John Mooney and Bluesiana, Ladies of Soul, Cythia Girtley, The Dirty Dozen, Amanda Shaw, Nathan and the Zydeco Cha Chas.

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What: Bourbon Street Fest 
Where: Ibirapuera park and Bourbon Street Music Club
When: July 29 to August 7
Price: For free in the park, different prices at the club
Website:http://www.bourbonstreetfest.com.br/

Free poems at the Metro station Paraiso

From July 26 to 29 the Metro station Paraiso will host 25 years celebration of the Salão Nacional de Poesia Psiu Poético, held annually in Montes Claros (Minas Gerais). The cultural project - with an area of ​​approximately 600 meters, next to the boarding platform Tucuruvi direction - will receive poets, singers, writers and artists who will disseminate their works.
 
The program includes poetry readings, musical performances and round tables. Among the attractions, movies about contemporary poets, a number of clowns-poets and the show "poemasampa, poemasamba" by Luiz Zanotti.

Anima Mundi in Sao Paulo, from July 27 to 30. Check it out!

Shaun The Sheep

From July 27 to 30, the 19th edition of the Brazilian International Festival of Animation, Anima Mundi, will be in Sao Paulo.

The festival is held annually and is considered one of the largest in Latin America.

Among the new features is the inclusion of a terror short movies session and the Chilean animation movies (this session is called Chilemonos).

For further information, the website has the English version.

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What: Anima Mundi Festival
Where: Different place in Sao Paulo
When: July 27 to July 30
Price: R$ 8
Website: www.animamundi.com.br/

The largest festival of Japanese culture in Brazil is happening right now!

In 2011, during July 15th, 16th and 17th, the Centro de Exposições Imigrantes in Sao Paulo, hosts the 14th edition of the Japanese Festival, featuring concerts, dances, cuisine, special exhibitions and activities for children, bringing together around 190 thousand people.

In 2011, the theme is FOOD AND LONGEVITY. Also there will be a special exhibition on the campaign  "Reconstruction of Japan", with panels showing how the country is recovering from the tragedy that occurred last March.

The festival also offers concerts, with folk dances and presentation of Japanese taiko groups (Japanese drums). One of the biggest highlights is the Children's Area, which provides recreational activities such as cultural workshops, presentation of Japanese legends, children's entertainment-themed activity.

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What: Festival do Japão 2011
Where: Centro de Exposições Imigrantes - Rodovia dos Imigrantes, Km 1,5 — São Paulo 
When: July 15th (from midday till 9 pm), 16th (from 10 am till 9 pm) and 17th (from 10 am till 6pm)
Price: R$ 10
Phone: +55 (11) 3277-8569
Website: www.festivaldojapao.com

São Paulo will receive the American Lollapalooza Festival in 2012

Wolfmother

Today was confirmed that Brazil will have its first version of Lollapalooza. According to Geo Events, the festival should take place on April 7 and 8 of 2012, at the Jockey Club of São Paulo.

Line-up and further information will be released next month, after the Chicago festival

For the first time since its begining, in April this year, the festival was held outside the US. The Latin American edition in Santiago, Chile, attracted about 100 thousand people to watch Flaming Lips, Cat Power, Kanye West and many other bands.

The festival, founded in 1991, has been organized in Chicago since since 2005. Other informations about the Lollapalooza in São Paulo (such as attractions, for example) will be released straight after the US edition, between August 5 and 7. This year, Lollapalooza should receive more than one hundred bands, including Coldplay, Arctic Monkeys, Foo Fighters and Beirut. The Kill and Cage The Elephant and the youngest Bob Marley son, Damien 'Jr. Gong' Marley.

Tango de La Falda Festival: Tonight!

For the first time, São Paulo hosts the famous La Falda Tango Festival, which attracts plenty of people to the Argentinian small town of La Falda (in the province of Cordoba) since more than 40 years. The competition will be at the Memorial da America Latina of São Paulo at 8 pm.

The winning couple will perform in the final of the La Falda Festival, in Argentina, on July 15 to17.

The championship dance that happens today will be lead by the Movimento Brasileiro de Tango Instrumental El Arrastre, which come from the De Puro Guapos and Quinteto Café Tango groups.

The competition began yesterday (June 29) with the Quinteto Café Tango. Today (June 30), the group Jogando Tango opens the night and leaves the stage for another round of dance. Then it's time for the group De Puro Guapos before the announcement of the winners. Try to be part of it!

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What: Tango de La Falda Festival
Where: Avenida Auro Soares de Moura Andrade, 664 Gate 13
When: June 29th and 30th, at 8 pm
Price: For free
Website: www.memorial.sp.gov.br/

Sustainable Food Festival in São Paulo

Starting on June 21, some the best restaurants in Sao Paulo will be challenged to reduce their impact on the environment. This is the "Festival Gastronomia Sustentável" (Sustainable Food Festival). It will last six months and will involve some of the best restaurants in town, including Fasano, Rubaiyat, D.O.M, Carlota, Rascal and Bela Sintra.

During this period, the cooking oil will be collected and turned into biodiesel, the only way to ensure that it does not pollute the environment. Seedlings will be planted in special locations indicated by the Secretary of Environment of São Paulo in order to offset carbon emissions.

Goals will also be adopted to reduce water consumption. Some chefs are preparing special recipes for the festival. The new meals were developed with the concept of saving water and oil. The participating restaurants will display posters and leaflets with tips on the initiative to collaborate with the customer to reduce the impact on the environment.

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Rascal: www.rascal.com.br/
A Bela Sintra: www.abelasintra.com.br/
Rubaiyat: www.rubaiyat.com.br/
Carlota: www.carlota.com.br/
D.O.M: www.domrestaurante.com.br/
Fasano: www.fasano.com.br/