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Oktoberfest in Blumenau (Santa Catarina, Brazil)

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Oktoberfest - The beer festival in Blumenau, Santa Catarina The  Germanica villa where the party begins. This festival was held traditionally in Munich, Bavaria, Germany. The Oktoberfest or Folk Festival runs in October remembering the marriage of king Ludwig I that happened in 1810. Now the festival is spread all over the world, being Blumenau one of the most known places where the festival is very large.  With the coming of many German immigrants and after a flood in 1984, the city of Blumenau in Santa Catarina, Brazil established this festival in order to grow the economy of the city and maintain the traditions of the immigrants. Parade with dances and costumes Some dances require much practice and skill. One of the most important events are the parades with dances, delicious culinary and obviously beer. The party is also highlighted by the start of spring in this part of the hemisphere. The Oktoberfest in Blumenau is considered one of the l
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Madidi: The bolivian avatar

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Surely the vast majority of people remember Avatar, the science fiction movie produced and directed by James Cameron, in which an environmental tragedy is told in a distant planet called Pandora that is threatened by human ambition. What is happening in the Madidi National Park in Bolivia? And how it is related to the plot of the film? Madidi National park, jungle surrounded by mountains Imperialism In Avatar the battle between the indigenous (Navi) against human aliens is described. Humans are determined to extract a rich mineral deposit found beneath a giant tree that is the biological center of Pandora. Just for money and wealth, many indigeneous were killed in order to exploit minerals. In Bolivia, some construction companies and multinationals which have ties with the current government want to build two mega dams that will affect one of the most biodiverse places on earth. They mention that the aim is to develop the country and have an income by selling the energy t
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Location: Parque Nacional Madidi, Bolivia
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Bird watching, a surprising activity!

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One in five people in the United States and a similar number in Europe use to enjoy bird watching. And it is increasingly becoming even more common. What is attracting people? Why such popularity? What are the benefits to us? This article will try to give an answer to these questions. Figure 1. A male black-throated mango (Anthracothorax nigricollis), very common in Southamerica Bird watching allows us to know better the birds and learn more about nature and wildlife. The idea is, first, to identify the species that has been found according to the audio and visual features that are detected. It can be done with the naked eye, with the aid of binoculars or listening to the sounds they produce. It is an activity that can be done with the family and you do not need to go far from where you live. The park located near your home or even your own garden will probably provide excellent opportunities for that. All it takes is time and patience. While the most seasoned observers try to
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