Hundreds of people have attended Brazil Day celebrations in Dublin today.
This is the 11th year of the event in Ireland, which showcases Brazilian culture and aims to coincide with Brazilian Independence Day.
The Brazilian community in Ireland has grown over the years and is now estimated to number over 70,000 people.
The event has grown also; this year it is being held in the National Stadium, the largest venue to date to host the celebration.
Hundreds of people have attended Brazil Day celebrations in Dublin today. This is the 11th year of the event in Ireland, which showcases Brazilian culture and aims to coincide with Brazilian Independence Day | Read more: https://t.co/lbJN7eJJMM pic.twitter.com/pKB7MWkO6d
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One of the organisers Rauqel Lourenco Muniz said: "To have a day that we can gather together and celebrate our food, our music, our dance- it's fantastic - and also to show to our friends who we are and what we like."
Brazilian music, dance, arts and crafts were all on display and the event is set to continue for the rest of the weekend.
Read more: Aproveite o show! A taste of Brazil at Dublin Theatre Festival
