The celebration of the Bicentennial of the Independence of Brazil in Bratislava was attended by around 280 guests, in a prestigious place in the city, on the banks of the Danube River. The Brazilian and Slovak national anthems were performed by saxophonist Jasiel Leite and by Martin “Fogo” Halasz (berimbau). There were also presentations by Abadá Capoeira, Campana Batucada and street dancers. The “Semana da Pátria” (Homeland Week) was followed by a concert of the renowned guitarist in the Primate’s Palace and by the “Brazil Fest” in the city of Nitra.
