K. If all of the world´s cultural heritage (sports, music, fashion, architecture, literature, painting, etc..) was contained in a time capsule, what would you include to demonstrate the legacy of your country? (by Talita S.K.Saad)

1. K. If all of the world´s cultural heritage (sports, music, fashion,
architecture, literature, painting, etc..) was contained in a time
capsule, what would you include to demonstrate the legacy of
your country?

3. Football is known as the Brazilian sport. So,
nothing more obvious than including a football
in a time capsule to spread Brazil’s legacy in
this sport.
Brazil has already won 5 world cups and is the
country with most titles in football.
As a team sport, football represents the
willingness to help and teamwork spirit of the
Brazilian people.

4. The Brazilian Carnival is considered the biggest
one in the world.
It is celebrated all over the country and it is
through the costumes that one can express
and perceive the intrinsic happiness and joy of
Brazilian people.

5. The Brazilian cultural legacy wouldn’t be
complete without its main food and beverage
recipes.
Because of the variety of ingredients used in
the Feijoada, it is a highly nutritious and
unanimous meal, eaten by poor and rich
people.
Caipirinha is made of Cachaça, Brazil's most
common distilled alcoholic beverage.
Both Caipirinha and Feijoada are usually
enjoyed in big groups, celebrations and
reunions, which also illustrates the happiness
and warmth of Brazilian people.

6. Besides samba, which is a famous music style
from Brazil, I believe that Brazilian Popular
Music (MPB) would represent the Brazilian
culture. And in the MPB matter, no one is
more representative than Elis Regina.
MPB, like the Brazilian culture itself, is a
combination of many traditional urban music
styles. The Brazilian and foreign styles mixture
becomes one more time a legacy of Brazil’s
heritage.
Elis Regina was the biggest selling single in
Brazilian music history at the time MPB was
rising and many artists have since performed in
the style.

7. Oscar Niemeyer is the most famous Brazilian
architect. He contributed greatly to the legacy
of Brazilian architecture by creating a unique
design for many of the most important public
buildings in Brazil, such as the Government
headquarters in Brasilia, Pampulha park, and
Niterói, Brasilia and Curitiba Museums.
Like the Brazilian people, Niemeyer’s
architecture expresses innovation and courage,
freedom and invention.

8. Since Brazilian summer and beaches attract
many tourists and are recognized for their
beauty, a travel guide which describes the
beaches, explains the best time of year to visit
and gives tips about them would definitely be a
useful item to further spread the Brazilian
passion for summer and natural resources
richness.

9. There is a Brazilian tradition that says that one
should tie this wish ribbon around the wrist
with 3 knots and make a wish for each of the 3
knots. It is believed the 3 wishes will come
true when the Brazilian Wish Bracelet falls off
the wrist on its own.
Worn by generations and generations, these
bracelets are a symbol of faith and good luck.
In summary, it represents the strong
perseverance for which Brazilian people are
known for: they never give up believing in
their wishes.

10. Even though the great majority of the items I would include in a
time capsule to demonstrate de cultural legacy of Brazil was
mainly “imported” from other countries, it was the Brazilian
people´s adjustment that made them well known traditions of
Brazil.
All of them demonstrate the cultural heritage of Brazil and the
legacy that should be perpetuated through time: perseverance,
happiness, good humor, hospitality and natural richness.