Each year, Rio de Janeiro grabs the attention of millions of tourists who like to benefit from the great scenery this city offers with its great beaches and perfect weather. The carnival is another major attraction to the city along with the excellent nightlife, truly unique in the world. However, there is more to Rio besides these strong points. Every year and every month, the city of Rio de Janeiro is the home of many interesting and exciting events, and this year in June, there is no exception to this rule. With this article we will try to point out what we think to be the most important events that will occur in Rio de Janeiro this June. We will be reviewing them in randomized order as we find them equally important.
This year we have the 2010 World Cup held in Africa and Brazil will be playing its first match on June 15th at 3.30 PM against North Korea. On June 20th, Brazil will stand up against the Ivory Coast and the last game from the group, against Portugal, will be played on June 25th. With this occasion, the city streets will be completely decorated in green and yellow as the cariocas will be preparing for a 6th World Cup Championship.
This June, the city of will be the home of the 4th of Rio Folle Journee, an event characterized by getting involved with a theme or work of a major composer. The Brazilian edition of the event, originally created in France, dedicates this edition to the bicentenary of the birth of Frédéric Chopin, celebrated in 2010. Six great pianists have been invited, among which are Abdel El Bacha, (French-Lebanese), Jean-Frédéric Neuburger, Anne Queffélec and Philippe Gisuano, (French), Momo Kodama (Japanese) and Iddo Bar-Shai (Israeli).
Another major event this June is the Athens Circuit, a marathon that started this year goes through three major cities: Rio de Janeiro, Belo Horizonte and Sao Paulo. The runners have the option to choose from two itineraries, 5 miles or 10 miles. Start hour is at 8 PM and both male and female competitors are more than welcomed. The event will be held between 26 and 27 at Av. Infante Dom Henrique, Aterro do Flamengo – Monumento dos Pracinhas.
The Carioquinha Project will reach its 12th edition this year and offers tourist services as well as places right in the city and includes attractions with diverse discounts plus special programming for people that were born or are currently living in the Metropolitan region of Rio. The event will be held through the entire month at various spots across the city.
On June 6th, changing of the Guard at the National Monument in Honor of the Dead in the Second World War will be organized, a ceremony with utmost solemnity. During the entire month of June, the Brazilian Navy will guard the great Monument. The Martial Band of the Naval Fusiliers, United Order Platoon as well as a military parade will be important parts of the ceremonies, besides an exhibition showing naval themes.
Our last presented event is the Ciensul 2010 – 17th audio-video festival that has a main role of integrating Iberian American countries. The venue for this special event is Centro Cultural do Banco do Brasil - Rua 1º de Março, 66 – Centro.
Stay tuned for our second part of the article where we will continue to review some of the most important events that will take place in Rio de Janeiro this June.
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