Expert: Edison - 9/28/2006

Question
What do Brazillian teens like to do? And what kind of sports do yall like to play besides soccer. And what is Capoeira, I heard that that is a game that they like to play.


Answer
Hello Gabby,

Teens in Brazil have similar live style and interest as the American and European ones: friends, dates, fashion clothes, hair styles, music, dance, sports.

Soccer is the most popular sport in Brazil. However, volleyball, ping pong, surfing and car racing are very popular sports too.

Capoeira is a martial art that combines dance, acrobatics and music with fighting techniques. It was created more than 400 years ago by African slaves in Brazil. Less than 1% of the population practice capoeira. Check these sites for more information:

http://www.capoeira.com/news.php
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capoeira
http://www.capoeirista.com/

Thanks for your interest in the Brazilian people and culture.

Edison