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Brasilia
- A Modern Fiftish
By Viviane Rosa
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A modern and
well planned city. This is Brasília, the federal
capital and the Brazilian political centre. Designed
on the drawing-boards of the architect, Oscar Niemeyer,
Brasília was born with an architecture that went
against modern day concepts. Neither was it in line
with the classical boundaries of city design. In its
50th year, the capital of the Republic is remembered
for the mysticism surrounding its creation and by its
contributions to the development and importance of the
Brazilian nation.
As the most unique urban project in the world, this
flat city with wide avenues is marked by squares and
sectors that enable natural light and the horizon to
be seen by all. Residential buildings can only have
a maximum of six floors and monuments and public buildings
are enveloped by ample gardens, with an immense variety
of trees and flowers. The Brazilian capital also has
one of the best quality of life indexes in the country,
offering cleaner air because there are no large industries
nearby.
Very hospitable, Brazilians live together with foreigners
from over 84 countries, who work at Embassies recognized
by the Brazilian Government. All this diversity that
surrounds the cosmopolitan Brasília helps to
build tourism and business in Brazil. Of course, it
also enhances the development and quality of the hotel,
gastronomic and other service industries.
Considered by mystics as the "promised land",
Brasília is said to have been envisioned by the
Italian priest, Dom Bosco, in 1856. Buildings in the
shape of pyramids, such as the Teatro Nacional and the
Templo da Boa Vontade, also bring to mind ancient Egypt.
Furthermore, Brasília has a variety of religions;
there are churches, sanctuaries, mosques, places devoted
to African myths, Oriental temples and ecumenical communities
that have housed over 1,500 people for over 30 years.
Brasília has already given life to much imagination,
has helped many people to get their lives on track and
even with the slip-ups in politics, Brazilians still
believe that that Brasilia is as magical and promising
today as it was 50 years ago. We believe the best is
yet to come.
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