For the fifth consecutive year, the Pharos Trust presents the Brazilian Culture Month, a series of activities dedicated to the arts and culture of Brazil. These events, organised in collaboration with the Brazilian Embassy in Cyprus, showcase aspects of Brazilian culture through art, music, dance, films, books and lectures, and they have become a very popular part of the Pharos Trust’s annual programme.

The events, which will take place throughout the month of October at various venues in Cyprus, will include a recital by pianist Pablo Rossi, a guitar recital by Yamandu Costa, a Brazilian Film Festival, an exhibition of contemporary Brazilian artist Cao Guimarães, the Book launch of the work of Anna Maria Maiolino following her exhibition in Cyprus in October 2007, and an evening of Brazilian Jazz music with one of the most celebrated bands of its kind, Botafogo and the breathtaking vocalist Catia Werneck.

Contemporary Art Exhibition
José Patrício
Opening: Friday 5 September, 8pm
8 September 2008 - 2 October 2008
Pharos Centre for Contemporary Art

The 5th Brazilian Film Festival
6, 8, 9, 22, 30 October and 3 November 8:30pm
Artos Foundation, Nicosia

Contemporary Art Exhibition
Cao Guimarães
Opening: 7 October, 8pm
7 October 2008 - 3 November 2008
Pharos Centre for Contemporary Art

An evening of Brazilian Jazz Music with Botafogo & Catia Werneck
17 October 2008, 10:00pm / Half Note Music Club, Limassol

Piano Recital with Pablo Rossi
Programme: Works by Robert Schuman, Ludwig van Beethoven and Fryderyk Chopin
23 October 2008, 8:30pm
PASYDY Auditorium, Nicosia

Guitar Recital with Yamandu Costa
2 November 2008
Nicosia Municipal Arts Centre (Powerhouse), Nicosia

Brazilian Book Month
Organised in association with the Moufflon Bookshop, presenting a selection of books (in English) showcasing the richness and diversity of Brazilian culture. Books will be available at the Pharos Trust offices, Moufflon Bookshop, through the internet (www.moufflon.com.cy) and at all venues of the Brazilian Culture Month.

Brazil in the Primary School
The educational series Brazil in the Primary School, will be organised for the first time in Cyprus, during the forthcoming academic year in cooperation with two primary schools in Nicosia - The Highgate Primary School and The Junior School. The educational series of classes Brazil in Primary School designed for primary school students, aims to initiate and promote the development of awareness of Brazil and the multisided aspects of the country.