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8^th Annual BrazilFest Toronto - July 24, 2011

Toronto, ON, July 15, 2011 – Are you ready to be Brazilianized ! On Sunday July 24, 2011 The Toronto International BrazilFest (known as BrazilFest Toronto) is coming to its 8^th Annual Expression at Earlscourt Park (St. Clair Ave & Caledonia Rd) and has become even bigger and stronger, celebrated as the largest Brazilian community festival in Canada. This year’s theme callout for the festival will be “BRAZILFEST is YOU – BRASILFEST e VOCE”,

“The most important is to always be involved and show the pride, passion and “joie de vivre” that the Brazilians are globally known for”, says Antonio G. Scisci, President and Founder of Itabras and BrazilFest Toronto, which is organizing the festival. “We want to be one of the best festivals to stimulate the City of Toronto”.

Voted as the Best Outdoor Brazilian Event in Toronto by the Brazilian Top Choice Award Association for 2007, 2008 & 2009, BrazilFest showcases Brazilian culture, including its food, dance and music. Among the attractions for the 8^th Annual BrazilFest Toronto will be a 10 member Brazilian Forro band Maria Bonita (playing the famous “forró” music from North-eastern Brazil) Toronto’s  Brazilian Canadian uprising star Diogo Snow ( aka D-Snow ) , Samba De Gafiera and Brazilian Zouk  Dance Lessons by Brazil Dance World and Toronto Dance Zouk , The beautiful voice and song of Juliana Caputo Capuleto singing Bossa Nova and MPB, the amazing capoeira shool AXE Capoeira Toronto,  the 2 time recipient of the top choice award for top capoeira school in GTA , The 20 member group Batucada Carioca pulsating Brazilian samba and percussion rhythms  like as if you are in Rio De Janeiro Carnival, Brazilian Entrepreneur Marcelo Da Luz and his solar powered car the XOf 1 “ Power of One “ team vehicle on display , Miss Brazil Canada 2011 Jennifer Silva and Miss Universe Canada  2010 Elena Semikina.

The amazing event will also offer the famous Brazilian “Caipirinha” Brazil’s national cocktail drink, mixing lime, sugar and Cachaca (Brazilian spirit), a must try cocktail with a Brazilian flare that will have you enjoying the sounds and dance moves of the Samba. And that’s not all! Come and enjoy some delicious grilled Brazilian “Churrasco” Barbeque, Tropical juices and baked Brazilian goodies being sold by vendors at the festival.

Everyone is welcome and there will be something for all ages and genders; a Kids zone with a great feature attraction “Walk on Water” the Art Gallery of Ontario kids workshop and much more at Earlscourt Park at St. Clair Ave W. and Caledonia Rd.

Each year the Festival has grown in size and prestige. Many Brazilians today call Canada home, many of whom are living in the Greater Toronto Area. For them, as for many visitors participating and joining in on a yearly basis, the event has become a real and authentic expression and the pride and joy of the Toronto Brazilian Community, celebrating its music, happiness and the unique touch of Brazilian friendship for all.

Video 1  -Convite especial

Video 3 - Undisputed martial arts -  Brazilian Fighter Priscilla Trompowsky
Video 4 - Miss Universe Canada 2010 Elena Semikina @ BrazilFest Toronto 2011
Video 5 - Diogo Snow ( *D-Snow ) @ BrazilFest Toronto 2011

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