Written by United Planet Correspondent Maya Marshall I’ve encountered myriad cultural differences since I’ve been in Brazil. The people work differently, drive differently, and eat differently, but the most prominent and potentially frustrating cultural difference that I’ve encountered is the language. The process of learning a new language is incredible, and I suspect it is [...]

Written by United Planet Team Member, Alyssa The festival of Bumba Meu Boi in the city of Sao Luis in Maranhao, Brazil lasts from late June until the second week of August. A fusion of African, Indian, and Portuguese cultures, the event revolves around the story of the ox’s death and resurrection. Performers flock to [...]