It was President Getúlio Vargas who, in 1943, stated that this day shall be commemorated and observed for such cultural means, and it has occasionally extended to be the 'Week of the Indigenous'.

this day is dedicated to uplifting the customs and the identity of the very first Brazilians, by carrying out diverse representations of the native idiosyncrasy, such as indigenous dances and music, highlighting the respect that must be given to their invaluable traditions.

april 21st - tiradentes day is a national holiday in brazil commemorating the death and subsequent martyrdom of joaquim jose da silva xavier - in 1789 xavier, a dentist, lead the revolt that freed brazil from portuguese colonial ruling.