June’s party was first a celebration of a good harvest and the Portuguese introduced the party in Brazil, after 1500.
They were called “Joaninas” party, but as it is in the same period of some saints’ days, the catholic church celebrated St. Anthony, St. John and St. Peter as well.
They were called “Joaninas” party, but as it is in the same period of some saints’ days, the catholic church celebrated St. Anthony, St. John and St. Peter as well.
Africans and Indians didn’t have any problem in celebrating the party, and soon, the party spreaded through Brazil, mainly in the Northeast.
Some plays and special food was introduced to the party, making it more special.
Read the text above and answer the following questions.
1. Who brought the party to Brazil?
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2. What was the original name of the June’s Party?
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3. What saints do the catholic church honor?
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5. What is your favorite food in June’s Party?
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Read the text above and answer the following questions.
1. Who brought the party to Brazil?
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2. What was the original name of the June’sParty?
……………………………………………………………………
3. What saints do the catholic church honor?
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4. Where is the party most celebrated in Brazil?
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5. What is your favorite food in June’s Party?
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