Brazilian Pavilion

Sasktel Sports Centre

150 Nelson Road

Hosts:   BRASCANA - Brazilian Canadian Bridge City Cultural Society Inc.

Ambassadors: Donald Reimer & Jessica Nunes 

Youth Ambassadors: Christopher Nogueira & Christian Nogueira  

Pavilion Manager: Jose Cardenas

The Brazilian Pavilion – “Life’s A Beach – A Vida E Uma Praia”

 “Imagine the largest Portuguese speaking nation on Earth with over 190 million souls, fifth largest in the world, created from a dynamic mosaic of cultures, exotic tropical rainforests, and magnificent sandy beaches along the Atlantic Ocean’s longest stretching coastline of 7,491 kms. Add world famous festivities such as Carnaval, tranquil yet uplifting waterfalls, captivatingentertainment, delicious culinary treats, awe-inspiring flora and fauna - where fun-loving hospitality is legendary... and you have South America’s largest country - Brazil!!!”

Queridos Amigos! Journey with us and celebrate the creative and playful customs of Brazil’s past and present splendours. Experience our cultural diversity – and the many unique influences within Brazil and neighbouringLatin America with its rich Indigenous, African, multi-ethnic roots, folklore, and mysticism. Ai - Que Beleza!

This year, we will thrill you with spectacular local and out of town entertainers. Sensational attractions such as Capoeira Camara will bring the beat of Brazil’s uniquely sovereign Afro-Brazilian Martial Art Dance as well as Maculele. Havana Cuban Dance Studio sizzles on stage making the Latin connection with world renowned Salsa and more. Saskatoon’s own local Latin favourites Del Mundo Dance Academy will showcase dance styles such as the Afro-Brazilian Afoxe, the exotic Amazonian Parintins dance, Raggaeton, along with Danca Do Ventre or Belly Dance. Come see this year’s featured NEW special guests, Khan El Khalili, Saskatoon’s SalsaZoneKidz, Estrelas de Samba, Sabor Latino & Sambalicious, performing the uniquely original heartbeat of Brazilian Carnaval - Samba, Frevo and Axe. Have fun checking out our Brazilian displays and vendors’ souvenirs. Savourour Brazilian BBQ or Churrasquinho; plus traditionally tasty Feijoada with premium black beans and beef sausage, along with cassava and vinaigrette dressing; Pao Arabe or Pita Bread, and delicious pastries such as Pastel, with meat filling; or the delicious Banana Real dessert pastry, or Sorvete – Ice cream. Don’t forget to try our specialty drinks which assorted shots or the refreshing Brazilian hard lemonade press - Caipirao (rum), Caipirosca (vodka), or Rio de Janeiro’s finest brewed beer – Brahma. Boa Saude A Todos!