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Festivals and Annual Events

The Sao Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW) is one of the world’s most anticipated international events. Started in 1996, the SPFW is held at Ibirapuera Park twice a year. The Fashion Week in January features the fall collection while its June counterpart showcases the spring collection. The SPFW can be described as “fashion for a cause” since it is known for endorsing anti-hunger, poverty, cancer, AIDS and pro-environment-related campaigns. The Fashion Week is attended by the who’s who of Sao Paulo and indeed of the world, as international brands such as Versace, Chanel, and Gucci, among others, show their collections here.

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Festivals and events in Sao Paulo

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Plan around 10 festival seasons, public events, Ramadan/Eid periods, book fairs, art cycles, and winter food activity.

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The Sao Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW)

The Sao Paulo Fashion Week (SPFW) is one of the world’s most anticipated international events. Started in 1996, the SPFW is held at Ibirapuera Park twice a year.

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The Sao Paulo Carnival

The Sao Paulo Carnival, a colorful, festive affair, pays homage to the highly energetic dance genre: The Samba.

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The Electronic Language International Festival

The Electronic Language International Festival is the biggest art and technology festival held in Brazil and aims to promote new media art that is gaining popularity. The focus is mostly on digital media.

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Mostra Internacional de Cinema Sao Paulo

Mostra Internacional de Cinema Sao Paulo or the International Film Festival, kicked off in 1977 and is significant because it brings to light some interesting and relevant movies from international cinema.

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The Bienal de Sao Paulo

The Bienal de Sao Paulo a cultural and arts event, takes place every two years. Each Bienal is based on a certain theme around which all art exhibits are centered.

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