“Ritmo” means rhythm and it is the name for this Brazilian Cultural celebration, an initiative of BraCCA, Brazilian Community Council of Australia. The event has been happening since 2001 and this is its ninth edition. Ritmo Brazilian Festival is scheduled for the 20th September 2009 at Tumbalong Park in Darling Harbour, one of Sydney’s most breathtaking sites. This event is so important that it has a reserved date in Sydney’s calendar every year.

Attendees are entertained with the range of activities, involving music, dance and food; this year to be extended up to the Chinese Gardens. Starting at 11 am RITMO is a major showcase of Brazilian culture in Australia and also the most important event for the Brazilian community in the country. Ritmo is sponsored by several companies such as Sagatiba, LAN Chile and.... that believe in the continuous success of the festival.

The expectation is for 27,000 participants this year, seven thousand more than the record number achieved in 2008. BraCCA has plans to have Ritmo in Brisbane in 2010. The big success of this event is due to the charismatic ways of the Brazilian people and the diversity of presentations such as Capoeira, Samba, Axé, Pagode, other traditional dances from Northeast and Brazilian popular music performances.

It is an opportunity to try the best of the Brazilian food and drinks, like Feijoada, a traditional Brazilian dish made with black beans, pork and sausages and eaten with rice. Brazilian cuisine is a mixture of exotic ingredients with a hint of passion. At Ritmo there will be an array of exquisite flavours to be tasted.
People can learn the true meaning of the word Ginga with the amazing display of acrobatic movements from Capoeira, an African-Brazilian style of martial arts. Discover why Samba is famous worldwide and you can also see arts and crafts from all over Brazil. It is a place to bring a picnic rug, slather on the sunscreen, sit back, enjoy the show and have a fun day out. The entrance is free!

It is a day to join the nation that introduced Samba to the world for a time filled with its joys and colours, live music and dancing. An occasion to share the tolerant and harmonic atmosphere when the Brazilian people join the Australian multiculturalism, sharing what their best with all other cultures.

Summary: Ritmo – Brazilian Festival:20th September 2009
Tumbalong Park - Darling Harbour
Sydney – NSW – Australia
From 11am
Free entrance
Food: Try popular foods Feijoada, Pastel e Coxinha, Churros, Churrasco and Popcorn & Guaraná
Music: Samba and Brazilian Popular Music live
Shows: Capoeira, Samba, Axé, Pagode, other traditional dances from Northeast of Brazil
Caipirinha Bar: Enjoy Brazil's favourite cocktail and learn how to make it
Special Party at the Chinese Gardens from XXXpm till late.
Supported by: Consulate General of Brazil; Radar Magazine;
Further information: events@bracca.org