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A Music and Culture–Filled Tour of Rio de Janeiro and Salvador da Bahia
Jan. 21–29, 2006
This trip has already occurred. See upcoming WGBH LearningTours.
Join WGBH's TV and Radio General Manager, Marita Rivero, in Salvador da Bahia, where you'll begin your stay with three nights in the four–star Monte Pascoal hotel, directly on the beach.
In Bahia, take a city tour and explore the Pelhourinho historic district; a folklore show of traditional dances; an in–depth presentation by Cortejo Afro, one of the leading Carnival groups; and see a performance and workshop with Grupo Olodum, a powerhouse samba percussion troupe.
Then enjoy four nights in Rio de Janeiro at the three–star
Martinique Hotel, a half–block from the Copacabana Beach. Take a cable car tour of the Sugar Loaf Mountain, enjoy Brazilian barbeque and Bossa Nova, samba and other forms of traditional Brazilian music and jazz; explore Old Rio and visit the famous Statue of Christ on Corcovado Mountain. Go to art
museums, a samba school, jazz clubs, and an old–style Rio dance hall. Top it off with a Tropical Island Schooner Cruise and beach picnic.
For more detailed information, download* and print the full brochure or contact us for more information.
Tour provided by Brickhouse Productions, Inc.
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*(Download Requires Adobe® Acrobat® Reader®)
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