on saturday nights the fair has an extra section just for carioca arts, a definite must see for anyone looking for this type of purchase - typical rio de janeiro sceneries and life in the city are portrayed using a number of styles and medias.

a mix between a fair and a festival of northeaster music, food, and traditions, the north-eastern fair in são cristóvão is both a shopping opportunity, and the chance for a different type of night-out.

also best enjoyed at night, the fair known locally as 'feira nordestina', takes place at the centro luiz gonzaga de tradições nordestinas (luiz gonzaga northeast's traditions' center). around 700 tents offer food, drink, music, and a general taste of culture from the northeast of brazil throughout the huge 32,000 square meter space.