IMAGES OF BRAZIL: SELEXION 2008 – 061

A selection of photographs taken in Brazil in 2008.

Part 61:
Rio de Janeiro (RJ) – Multicolor string necklaces
Rio de Janeiro (RJ) – Necklace
Rio de Janeiro (RJ) – Multicolor string necklaces
Rio de Janeiro (RJ) – Hotdog in tomato sauce

Rio de Janeiro (RJ) – Multicolor string necklaces

Rio de Janeiro (RJ) – Necklace

Rio de Janeiro (RJ) – Multicolor string necklaces

Rio de Janeiro (RJ) – Hotdog in tomato sauce

© Adriano Antoine Robbesom 2008, 2017

IMAGES OF BRAZIL: SELEXION 2008 – 060

A selection of photographs taken in Brazil in 2008.

Part 60:
Rio de Janeiro (RJ) – Colorful fabric
Rio de Janeiro (RJ) – Wristbands
Rio de Janeiro (RJ) – Ribbons
Rio de Janeiro (RJ) – Strings

Rio de Janeiro (RJ) – Colorful fabric

Rio de Janeiro (RJ) – Wristbands

Rio de Janeiro (RJ) – Ribbons

Rio de Janeiro (RJ) – Strings

© Adriano Antoine Robbesom 2008, 2017

Imaging Brazil 166: Glass Rainbow in Rio de Janeiro, RJ (2008)

A personal selection of photographs with their stories.

166. Glass rainbow

OCTOBER 2008: Glass rainbow

The District of Ipanema in Rio de Janeiro is especially known for its beautiful beaches. Many Brazilian and foreign tourists cherish fond memories of the wide beaches, colorful sunsets and lively night life. On Sundays, Ipanema host another tourist attraction: the Feira Hippie de Ipanema, which is held in the square next to the metro station: Praça General Osório. This open-air market – according to the site, the largest in the world regarding arts and crafts – started in 1968, when hippies and backpackers gathered to sell their creations, spread on large sheets. Nowadays, the merchandise is found in numerous stalls, in a huge variety of art and decorative objects. Including this interesting glassware, with the colors of the rainbow.

 

© Adriano Antoine Robbesom 2008, 2016

COLORFUL BRAZIL: Namoradeira waiting for her lover. At Feira Hippie (Belo Horizonte,MG)

Namoradeira at Feira Hippie, BELO HORIZONTE (MG)

Feira Hippie has nothing to do with hippies in general. It is an open air market, on Sundays, in the morning, in the center of Belo Horizonte. The largest market of Southern America, according to the tourist site, counts more than 2500 expositors, which offer a wide variety of arts, jewelry, toys, bags, shoes, furniture, decoration, clothes, and other things. Besides, there are various stands that offer local snacks and cold drinks. The Feira started in 1969, at Praça da Liberdade. With the years, the market expanded. In 1991, due to shortage of space, the market had to be moved to Avenida Afonso Pena, and now welcomes about 100 thousand visitors.

A namoradeira is a sculpture that is a typical product of Minas Gerais. It generally is made of wood, but can also be made of ceramics, plaster, or resin. The brightly painted sculpture represents a young girl, normally with a dark skin, with one arm supporting her head, and another crossed over her chest. A pose of a young, single girl, who is impatiently waiting for her lover. The sculpture usually is placed in the window.

The original picture was taken in July 2008

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