In 1887, Oregon, Colorado, Massachusetts, New York and New Jersey all declared a special legal holiday in September to celebrate workers. â
Afro-Brazilian religions are popular with blacks and whites alike in Brazil. Some groups follow traditional African religious practices. An example is Condomble, a religion brought by the Yoruba people of Nigeria when they came to Brazil as slaves.
Living in Brazil-Moving to Brazil-Working in Brazil. The rivers and rainforests of the Amazon, the rich biodiversity, the fun-loving culture of Rio, the seemingly endless miles of beaches -- these and more make up the allure of the South American superstar that is Brazil.he rivers and rainforests of the Amazon, the rich biodiversity, the fun-loving culture of Rio, the seemingly endless miles of beaches -- these and more make up the allure of the South American superstar that is Brazil.