A personal selection of photographs with their stories.
299: Selling hats
In Brazil you will find street traders everywhere. They are called camelôs. Often they have exhibited their limited range on a simple stall, some of them keep it simple with a big canvas or cloth on the sidewalk, others have handcars or bicycles. The more wealthy can afford to offer their value in their Volkswagen van, or in their luggage compartment. The street trader in the picture made use of the windscreen and hood. On very sunny days, he will certainly attract many customers looking for some cooling for their heated, sunbathed heads.
(Brazilian Health). On this day, the birthday of the scientist Oswaldo Cruz, founder of the Brazilian medical sciences, is remembered. See below for more information.
The highs and lows of universal health care in Brazil
BRAZILIAN HISTORY:
1955 Death of Brazilian singer and actress Carmem Miranda (1909-1955), in Los Angeles.
At the age of thirty, Carmem left for the United States, where she became famous. She was known as the Brazilian sex bomb. One of her nicknames was “pequena notável”, The little one you can not overlook. Obviously, another famous – American – sex bomb died seven years later, at the same day and in the same city: Marilyn Monroe (1926-1962). On the website of Carmem one may find a great number of quotes of here. One of the most obvious is about perfume:
“O perfume é muito agradável. Mas não gosto da palavra” “I love perfume, but I hate the word ‘perfume.’
Carmen Miranda: Beneath the Titti Frutti Hat _ 1 of 9
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Carmen Miranda – “Chica Chica Boom Chic”
ADEUS A CARMEM MIRANDA – 1955
1585 Foundation of the city of João Pessoa, capital of the state of Paraíba.
It were the French who occupied the northeast of Brazil in the sixteenth century, and therefore hampered the colonization by the Portuguese. In 1585, the Portuguese João Tavares started the construction of Forte de São Felipe, as a piece of defense against the French attacks. The settlement received the name of Filipéia. In 1599, a peace treaty was achieved with the local indians, but only after destruction of a great number of their villages and the reduction of the indian population with two-thirds by epidemics. In 1634, the Dutch occupiers gave the city another name: Friederstadt. In 1654, the Dutch were expelled, and the city was renamed into Parahyba. After the murder of governor João Pessoa in 1930, the city was named after him. João Pessoa has a good reputation among the tourists. João Pessoa, or ‘Jampa’ is known as the Second Greenest City in the World ( Curitiba appears to be number one), The City with the First Sunrise (in America), the City with the most beautiful beaches, and the third oldest city in Brazil. More information about João Pessoa:click here.
Ponta do Seixas- Paraíba
America’s easternmost point
Pôr do sol no rio Paraíba com Bolero de Ravel – Jurandy do Sax
1872 Birth of Oswaldo Cruz
Oswaldo was born in the state of São Paulo. His father was a physician. At the age of 5, Oswaldo and his family moved to Rio de Janeiro. He was only 14, when he was admitted to study medicine. He showed great interest of microscopy and he published his first scientific works at the age of 18. In 1892, Oswaldo received the title of doctor in microbiology, only a few hours after his father’s death. In 1893, he married Emília de Fonseca, daughter of a rich Portuguese entrepreneur. They got six children. Oswaldo worked together with scientists from German origin, and left Brazil in 1896, to work at the famous Louis Pasteur Institute in France. He returned three years later. He was then responsible for combating bubonic plague in São Paulo. Oswaldo and his team managed to develop a vaccine against the bacteria causing the plague. In 1903, he became general manager of Public Health in Rio de Janeiro, responsible for the hygienic status of the city. Oswaldo managed to convince president Alves to oblige people to get vaccines, in order to reduce the number of infections. The population revolted against this vaccination program, sincere rumors existed that the vaccines would be injected in the intimate parts. More than 30 people died and hundreds were wounded during these revolts. In 1908, the institute with his name was founded. That institute became very popular among foreign scientists and gained international reputation. Oswaldo died in February 1917, and is now considered as one of the greatest Brazilian scientists. At present, many institutes, hospitals and laboratories are named after him.
1709 First experiment with a hot air balloon by father Bartolomeu de Gusmão (1685-1724).
The father, born in Santos (near São Paulo), traveled to Portugal in 1708, to study in Coimbra. The Portuguese king D. João V was informed by him, that he had invented an instrument that was able to fly with. On August 5, 1709, a paper balloon was filled with hot air, but burned before it went into the air. Three days later, the father managed to send a balloon, with a small basket beneath it, into the air, four meters high.
A personal selection of photographs with their stories.
296: Colorful sunset
The beaches in the state of Paraíba are the easternmost located on the South American subcontinent. The Paraíba coastline measures 138 km; the beaches north of the capital João Pessoa belong to the northern beaches (‘litoral norte’), and the beaches south of the southern beaches (‘litoral sul’). The most famous beaches – including Praia dos Seixas, Tambaba, Tambaú, Coqueirinho – belong to the southern beaches. One of the most beautiful beaches is undoubtedly Praia do Coqueirinho. The beach, with calm seawater, is surrounded by palm trees. The colorful sand rock formations are suitable to beautiful compositions. However, the blue and purple colors of the sunset impressed me most.
(Spiritist Press). This day (introduced in 1982) is to commemorate the birth date of the spiritist Luis Olímpio Telles de Menezes (1835-1893), who introduced spiritism and spiritist literature in Brazil, on September 17, 1865.
(Private investigator). Most of the investigations concern adultery…
Dia da Vovó ou dos Avós
(Grandmother/ grandparents). The origin of this day is to be referred to the catholic culture. Today is the feast day of the saints Anna and Joachim, Maria’s parents, and Maria was Jesus’ mother. The two saints were the grandparents of Jesus.
BRAZILIAN HISTORY:
1908 The first automobile race in Brazil, in São Paulo.
This race track had a length of 80 km, between São Paulo and Itapecerica, a race without accidents. Gastão de Almeida from Rio de Janeiro was heading the race, with his Dietrich-Lorraine, for a long time, and had an advantage of five minutes, to his direct opponent Dr. Silvio Penteado, who was driving a 40HP Fiat. Gastão had the misfortune that his oil tank broke, and Silvio could pass him, six kilometers before the finish, and thus claim the victory.
João Pessoa Cavalcanti de Albuquerque (1878-1930) was elected as governor of the state of Paraíba in 1928. His government proved to be productive for Paraíba: economic growth, less taxes, many constructions. Pessoa also was battling corruption, and therefore made many enemies. There were presidential elections in March 1930. President Washington Luís Pereira de Sousa had but forward Júlio Prestes, president of the state of São Paulo, as his possible successor. Vital Soares, president of Bahia, would then become vice-president. The opponent, supported by Minas Gerais, Rio Grande do Sul, and Paraíba, was Getúlio Dorneles Vargas, president of Rio Grande do Sul. João Pessoa would then become his vice-president. Pessoa was requested to support the government candidate, Júlio Prestes. He replied, telegraphed by Tavares Cavalcanti, with just one – legendary – word: NEGO! (I refuse!). However, Júlio Prestes won the elections. The opposition accused him of fraud at a large scale. The first signs of a popular rebellion were observed in Pincesa Isabel, Paraíba. The murder of João Pessoa by João Dantas was the extra spark to ignite the revolution. As a result, president Washington was ousted, and Vargas was elected for president. To honor João Pessoa, the actual flag of Paraíba was introduced. Black and red, with NEGO in white letters in the red field. The red color symbolizes the blood shed by Pessoa and the rebels in Paraíba. The capital – then called Parahyba – was renamed into João Pessoa.
1612 Arrival of the French vessels Régente, Sainte-Anne, and Charlotte at the Bay of Maranhão.
This small fleet (containing 500 men) was commanded by Daniel de la Touche, Lord de la Ravadière, who founded a French colony there: France Équinoxiale. The French landed on the island of Upaon-mirim, later renamed into Sant’Ana (today is the feast day of Saint Ana, see above). They quickly made contact with the indians of the neighboring island Maragnan (Maranhão). The French started the construction of Fort Saint Louis, named after the French king, Louis XIII. At the end of 1615, the French were ousted by the Portuguese. source Illustration in the report about
the French presence in Maranhão.
THE FRENCH IN MARANHÃO
Franceses no Maranhão (2/2) –
De Lá Pra Cá
Expedições: São Luis – 400 anos
1745 Celebration of the first mass in the chapel of Morro dos Coqueiros – now the city of Aparecida (SP).
In 1717, three fishermen caught a headless wooden statue. Soon, they also caught the head of that statue. They also caught a large amount of fish. The statue was recognized to be of Our Lady of Conception. The statue was now called Nossa Senhora da Aparecida, and at the margin of Paraíba River, where the statue was found, a chapel was constructed. Later, this location was called Aparecida, now hosting one of the largest sanctuaries in the world.
1931 Birth of soccer player and coach Telê Santana (1931-2006)
Telê Santana da Silva started his soccer career as a goalkeeper, but soon he played as a center forward, for many years at Fluminense. Telê then started his coaching career and became Brazilian champion with Atlético_MG from Belo Horizonte. He continued at Grêmio and Palmeiras, before he was contracted to coach the Brazilian national team. His tactics strategy – stressing on the attacking qualities – gained him worldwide fame. Brazilians still remember him as the coach who introduced ‘o jogo bonito’, attractive soccer. However, despite playing very offensive, Brazil was not successful during the World Cups of 1982 and 1896. Telê continued his career at São Paulo, and gained another Brazilian title and the Libertadores Cup and the Intercontinental Cup.
TELÊ SANTANA
Mestre Tele Santana
Brazil 1982 –
A tribute to the art of football
Telê Santana no Roda Viva –
1992
Documentário Telê Santana –
Mesa Redonda TV Gazeta
1959 Creation of Federação Brasileira de Associações de Bibliotecários (FEBAB) .
Memória da Biblioteconomia Brasileira – Carminda Nogueira de Castro Ferreira
Globo Universidade – Biblioteconomia – parte 1
Globo Universidade – Biblioteconomia – parte 2
Globo Universidade – Biblioteconomia – parte 3
O Profissional Bibliotecário
BIBLIOTECONOMIA –
Programa “Na Real”
1989 Inauguration of the first turbine of the hydro-electric power station of Samuel – Candeias do Jamari – RO
The construction was started in 1982 and was projected to finish four years later. Due to lack of funding, the 216 MW power station was ready in 1996 only. In the presence of president Fernando Henrique Cardoso, the power station was officially inaugurated on April 12, 1997. However, the first turbine was inaugurated eight years earlier. The power station is located at the Jamari River, an affluent of the Madeira River. Energy is provided for nearby capital of Rondônia, Porto Velho, and – since 2002 – for Rio Branco, capital of the state of Acre.
1998 Death of Aymoré Moreira (coach of the Brazilian national soccer team).
Aymoré Moreira (1912-1998) was born in Miracema (RJ). He was active as goalkeeper at various clubs and for the national team. Aymoréwas trainer of the Brazilian national, which conquered the second world title in 1962. He had to deal with the sudden injury of soccer star Pelé, but witnessed Garrincha leading the Divine Canaries to the world title. He continued his career as coach at various Brazilian clubs. His brothers Ayrton and Zezé were also active as soccer trainers.
A personal selection of photographs with their stories.
292: Fruitseller
You can consider them as little self-employed, the camelôs on the streets. They try to sell their merchandise to the passers-by. From behind their little stalls – sometimes no more than a wooden board on a stack of crates – they shout their merchandise to the clients, or stay silent or sit until an interested customer draws his attention. In the big cities, these camelôs occupy small spaces along and on the sidewalks, and in various squares and open spaces. You can find literally everything: refreshments, household items, small electronics, clothes and shoes, as well as fresh fruit. This camelô in João Pessoa used a wheelbarrow as a mobile stall for his fruit.
A personal selection of photographs with their stories.
289: Clown with harmonica
João Pessoa, capital of the state of Paraíba, attracts many tourists, but not as many as its neighboring capitals Recife and Natal. However, many people try to draw attention from Brazilian and international tourists, like the clown on this picture. His colorful clothes are composed of the colors that are closely associated with the frevo style: yellow, red, green, and blue. The clown was playing his harmonica, thereby hiding his instrument behind his hands. Because of his weathered face, we could guess that this clown has had a lot of experience of open-air performances.
A personal selection of photographs with their stories.
286: Fisherman
Located between the more popular tourist capitals of Recife and Natal, João Pessoa has a lot to offer to Brazilian and foreign tourists who are attracted to the beautiful beaches within the city limits and beyond. The Areia Vermelha sandbank and the Jacaré river beach at the Paraíba River are worth visiting. Near this beach is an open-air market a broad variety of souvenirs and local crafts, as well as a number of eateries, bars and restaurants. At the time of the sunset, saxophonist Jurandy has continuously been sailing for over seventeen years to accompany the setting sun with his enchanting version of Ravel’s Bolero. The beaches are also visited by many fishermen, like this man in the picture.
