Short Biographies {Biografias Curtas}

Short Biographies

 Carmen Miranda

Maria do Carmo Miranda da Cunha was born on February 9, 1909in the parish of Marco de Canavezes, province of Beira Alta,Portugal. He came to Brazil as a very small, with only 10 monthsold and was created in the middle of bohemian Rio.

Carmen Miranda was short lived, but intense, his charismatic personality and his rise was recorded unprecedented internationalnot only in photographs, records and films, such as articles,reports, interviews and many books, in Brazil and abroad, as well as scholarly essays

 Heitor Villa-Lobos

Born on March 5, 1887, Heitor Villa-Lobos became known as arevolutionary who caused a break with academic music in Brazil.In 1903, Villa-Lobos finished the basic studies in the Monastery of St. Benedict. I used to join the groups of crying, playing guitar at parties and serenades.

charles chaplin

Charlie Chaplin was born in London in 1889 and began his career as a mime, doing tours to showcase their art. In 1913, during one of his trips around the world, this great actor met the filmmakerMack Sennett, New York (United States), who hired him to star inhis films.

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy

Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy Dual comic known as Laurel and Hardy, his films are classics of silent film comedy. Oliver Hardy, Laurel - round face and jovial, with a thin mustache - and his sidekick, Stan Laurel, the Thin Man - clumsy, a long face andflashing eyes - were masters of representation.

thanksgiving

thanksgiving

The day of thanksgiving and celebrated as a form of gratitude to God for the good events during the year. On this day, people givethanks with feasting and prayer.

In the United States and in Canada, the Day of Thanksgiving is usually a day when people use their free time to spend with the family, making family dinners and large meetings. It is also a daywhen many people dedicate their time to religious thoughts,prayers and church services.
The Day of Thanksgiving is celebrated with big parades and alsoin the United States, with the realization of football games. The main dish of Thanksgiving Day is usually turkey, which gives the day of Thanksgiving the nickname "Day of Peru"

Halloween Symbols

Halloween Symbols

 This party, it is related in origin to death, rescues elements andscary images. Are common symbols of this holiday: ghosts,witches, zombies, skulls, monsters, black cats and evencharacters like Dracula and Frankenstein.

The children also attend this party. With the help of parents, wearscary costumes and go door to door in the neighborhood, where they drop the phrase "Trick or Treat." Happy ending the night ofOct. 31, with bags full of goodies, candies, chocolates and sweets.

panamericam games and mascots 2011

The Pan American Games 2011, was a multi-sport event held in Guadalajara, Mexico, between 14 and 30 October. The Pan American Games were the second largest multi-sport event of the year, with the participation of more than 6,000 athletes from 41 nations in 36 sports.

Mascot of the Pan American Games Guadalajara 2011

Gavo - The blue agave, tequila production represents the state of Jalisco.
Huichi - The Corsican purple represents the southern Jalisco and alludes to Huichoi and femininity.
Leo - The Lion yellow, represents the strength of the people ofGuadalajara, alludes to the city seal.