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How to Celebrate Luzo Brazilian Month

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Not only is June the beginning of summer, but it's Luzo Brazilian Month. Luzo Brazilian Month is a time to celebrate both Brazilian and Portuguese cultures. So eat Brazilian food, sing Portuguese songs and fly the flags of both countries all June long to start the summer off right.

Difficulty: Easy
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  1. Step 1

    Fly the Brazilian or Portuguese flag. Brazil's flag boasts green, yellow and blue, while Portuguese's flag is green, red and yellow. Luzo Brazilian Month lasts 30 days, so fly your flag with pride for the entire month.

  2. Step 2

    Cook Brazilian and Portuguese food. Drink guarana soda, coffee or coconut milk. Add grilled pineapple or churrasco, which are skewered meats, to your meals for some Brazilian flare or for a Portuguese flavor make salted codfish dishes, or bacalhau, a national specialty.

  3. Step 3

    Dance the samba and play Brazilian music, like Funk Carioca or Choro. You can even give Sertanejo a try, which is Brazilian country music.

  4. Step 4

    Play soccer. Soccer is a huge sport in both Brazil and Portugal, so what better way to celebrate both countries than to practice your soccer skills and wear the jersey of your favorite Brazilian or Portuguese player.

  5. Step 5

    Wear Brazilian or Portuguese themed t-shirts or hats. You can find these online. Wear the colors of the Brazilian or Portuguese flag if you can't find any shirts or hats.

  6. Step 6

    Participate in Capoeira, a form of Brazilian martial arts. You'll need a group of people to form a circle with you, play instruments, sing and alternate fighting in the middle of the circle. People who don't want to fight can form a circle around the musicians and clap and cheer for their favorite player.

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