Portuguese and Brazilian Culture at CCBU - Centro Cultural Brasil-USA da Florida, Inc., FL

Celebrating 60 Years of Bossa Nova and CCBU's twenty-first anniversary
The Centro Cultural Brasil-USA (Brazil-USA Cultural Center/CCBU)

The Centro Cultural Brasil-USA (Brazil-Cultural Center/CCBU) is a non-profit 501.c.3, member based organization founded in 1997. It's mission is to disseminate Brazilian culture and strengthen the ties between Florida and Brazil.

CCBU offers Portuguese language classes and Brazilian cultural events: music, dance, films, lectures.

CCBU is located at 300 Aragon Avenue, Suite 250. Coral Gables, FL 33134

Please consider making a contribution to the CCBU

The CCBU is a non-profit 501(c)(3) organization and you donation is fully tax deductible. We would greatly appreciate your support by helping us fulfill our mission of disseminating the Brazilian Culture in South Florida.
A Journey Through Brazilian Experiences

Next September, Brazilian presence in Florida will be celebrated with 20 amazing events throughout the whole month. Brazil - A Journey Through Brazilian Experiences will bring together Arts, Architecture, Business, Cinema, Dance, Education, Fashion, Gastronomy, History, Literature, Music, Sports, Photography, Theater and Tourism to underscore the Brazilian influence.

The events will take place in six different cities: Miami, Miami Beach, Doral, Fort Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Orlando. The idea is to integrate several actions to promote Brazil’s culture, business and the Portuguese language showcasing to Floridians and the international community in the Sunshine State a portrait of our country.

With 300.000 people, the Brazilian community is one of the most active communities in Florida, relevant and contributing in a very positive way to Florida development. Miami and Orlando are also one of the most favorites international destinations for Brazilian citizens. Per year, more than 1,5 million Brazilians spend vacation in Florida. Moreover, Florida is the biggest trading partner with Brazil in the US and a main destination of Brazilian foreign investments.

The Consulate-General of Brazil in Miami is coordinating the events with support from eminent leaders and influential entities from the local Brazilian community.

Events List

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MEMBER SPOTLIGHT

Dr. Luciana Ravazzi,C.D., D.D.S. has been a general dentist in Coconut Grove, Miami for more than ten years. Born in Sao Paulo, Brazil, Dr. Ravazzi first earned her degree at UNESP- Paulista State University in Sao Jose dos Campos, where she graduated in the class of 1993, following in her father’s footsteps, as he also has been a dentist for over 50 years.

After obtaining her licenses in California and Florida, Dr. Ravazzi moved to Miami and joined the practice, performing general, restorative, cosmetic, root canals, CEREC®, Invisalign®, and pediatric dentistry.

Exclusively for Members of the Centro Cultural Brasil-USA
Dr. Luciana Ravazzi
Complimentary New Patient Oral Evaluation and X-Rays
(Value $350)

Call us for an appointment at (305) 857-0990. Mention code CCBU2018.(Offer good through 06/30/2018)

Prosthodontic Dentistry of South Florida
2601 South Bayshore Drive, Suite 760
Coconut Grove, FL 33133
www.sharpdentistry.com
Cultural Center Brasil-USA of Florida MIAMI-DADE COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP

Full-time, degree-seeking students enrolled in or accepted for admission to Miami Dade College, in any course of study leading to an associates or bachelors degree, are eligible for a $1,000 scholarship from Centro Cultural Brasil USA.

Applicants must have a cumulative GPA of 3.0, show leadership qualities as demonstrated through volunteer and community service activities and be able to read, write and speak Portuguese with fluency, and demonstrate financial need based on federal financial aid standards (optional).

Completion of a 250-word essay will be required, in English and Portuguese, on the topic "How could you be an effective intermediary between Brazil and the United States, promoting the rich cultural traditions of Brazil". Essay will be presented in Portuguese before the selection committee.

Information and application form available in the Miami Dade College site (click here to download)
BRAZILIAN PRESS AWARD 2018

The prestigious Brazilian Press Award will take place from May 8-12, 2018 at the Broward Center for the Performing Arts.

The Centro Cultural Brasil-USA (CCBU) is the winner of the BEST CULTURAL IINSTITUTION CATEGORY.

To get additional information and see all the winners click here.
Miami Historian Dr. Paul George and the Brazilian cultural contributions to Miami
CNN names the 20 most beautiful places in Brazil

Traveling to Brazil? CNN has some suggestions:

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