Cultual Icons of Brazil 巴西文化符号.docVIP

Cultural Icons of Brazil 巴西的文化符号 　　你可曾为巴西狂欢节上的奔放与不羁所震撼?你可曾为巴西人对足球的狂热与痴迷所感染?你可曾为巴西香飘四溢的烤肉而垂涎?巴西,这个有着“南美巨人”之称的神秘国度到处都洋溢着热情和狂野的气息。本文将要带你领略的正是独一无二的巴西风情。 中国论文网 /9/viewhtm　　 　　Brazil is blessed with one of the most fascinating cultures in the world. It’s the only Portuguese speaking country in South America and the people here have managed to blend elements of many diverse cultures into one incredible mix that is unique in its uninhibited1) flair2) and passionate way of life. Now let’s take a look at a few of the country’s wonderful cultural icons. 　　巴西文化是世界上最具魅力的文化之一。巴西是南美洲唯一说葡萄牙语的国家。巴西人成功地将多种不同的文化元素融合在一起,造就了一种不可思议的“熔炉文化”。这一文化因其狂野不羁的独特风格和充满激情的生活方式而显得与众不同。现在,就让我们一起来了解一些奇妙的巴西文化符号。 　　 　　Carnival is undoubtedly the most popular celebration in Brazil and it is celebrated in all of Brazil’s cities. Carnival expresses the culture, history, music, and images of Brazil. 　　The event and the parade which takes place in Rio de Janeiro3) is the most famous and richest carnival in Brazil and maybe in the whole world. A million tourists join millions of Rio de Janeiro residents in the world’s most fantastic party spanning several days and nights. From the Friday before Ash Wednesday4) to the following Thursday, the whole city shuts down5) for a wild celebration. 　　The origin of Brazil’s carnival goes back to a Portuguese pre-Lent6) festivity called “Entrudo”. Entrudo was a chaotic three-day street event where people in masks threw water, flour, and mud at each other and that often led to riots. 　　In 1840, the Italian wife of a Rio de Janeiro hotel owner changed the carnival celebration forever by sending out invitations, hiring musicians, importing streamers7) and confetti8), and giving a lavish masked ball. Carnival street parades followed a decade later with horse-drawn floats9) and military bands. 　　The carnivals reached a peak around 1930 when the samba schools started to emerge in Rio de Janeiro. The samba is a unique Brazilian music and a dance form that was begun by t