THE NEWS BULLETIN OF THE BRITISH COMMUNITY IN SÃO PAULO
The Brasiliana Collection on the 4th and 5th floors of the Itaú Cultural, on Av. Paulista, 149, is an initiative of Olavo Setubal, who believed that it was important to tell the story of Brazil.
Read MoreCasa de Vidro, Casa da Imagem, Red Bull Station, Casa de Francisca, Memorial da Resistência & Casa Bola.
Read MoreThere are two painting exhibitions on at Caixa Cultural, Praça da Sé, 111 T.: 3321-4400, until March 31st, Tue-Sun, 9h -19h – entrance free. Both are about immigration and how immigrants integrate into the new community or form ghettos.
Read MoreThe Gongo Soco mine was operated under the supervision of British engineers and workers from 1826 to 1856, when it was abandoned. Over the abovementioned period, it produced 12,827 kilogrammes of gold. The buildings of the mine, as well as the villages which it encompassed, spread over 1.6 kilometres.
Read MoreYou have probably never heard of Ichimoku Charts. Until the first edition of this book was published some ten years ago, Ichimoku charting, or cloud charting, has gone from being used exclusively by Japanese traders to now being used by traders worldwide.
Read MoreWine lovers and others who celebrate the New Year tasting good wine, without spending much, will be surprised that, even in São Paulo, there are listed wineries which have won international prizes. Those who are not in for drinking wine will certainly enjoy the landscape, history and beauty of many of the places listed here. Let’s start on this special trip to the São Paulo vineyards.
Read MoreIf you happen to be in Europe, remember Grindelwald for a stay and many walks. Embedded in a welcoming and green hollow, surrounded by a commanding mountainscape and the numerous lookout points along 300 km of walking tracks, and activities make Grindelwald one of the most popular and cosmopolitan holiday and excursion destinations in Switzerland.
Read MoreEngenho São Jorge dos Erasmos, an archaeological site open to visitors, offers educational programme sand cultural events, like photography, all free of charge.
Read MoreThe Charm of the oldies returns with a new CD, ‘On Air’ with songs from 1963 to 65. All the songs were originally performed in pubs in 1960 and some of them had never been recorded. A selection of blues, rock and country, a sample of their twenty albums or more, for fans and newcomers. No need to say who they are!
Read MoreCalçada do Lorena is located in the Parque Estadual Serra do Mar and was the first road built in 1792, connecting the capital of São Paulo to the seaside.
Read MoreEdifício Altino Arantes, an Art Déco building on Rua João Brícola, 24, city centre, formerly Prédio do Banespa has now become Farol Santander and is open to the public. It was built in 1947, first designed by the architect Plinio Botelho do Amaral, but later modeled on the Empire State Building by the Camargo & Mesquita construction company
Read MoreI sit beside the fire and think of people long ago,
and people who will see a world that I shall never know.
But all the while I sit and think of times there were before,
I listen for returning feet and voices at the door.
Read MoreThe British Society São Paulo provides support for British citizens who are proven to be eligible for assistance. Over the years many people have benefited from the care and the educational, medical, financial or other aid provided by the institution that was founded in 1940 by British citizens resident in São Paulo. A group of Committee members carefully and compassionately considers each application, at all times ensuring the highest levels of privacy and confidentiality.
