Rio is home to a diverse range of internationally acclaimed cultural and artistic events which draw together leading talent and enthusiasts the world over, and offer fertile ground for cultural innovation and enterprise.

The laid back atmosphere, beautiful scenery and open-hearted people that constitute the city's landscape have over the past century acted as 'muse' for a number great writers, such as Vinicius de Moraes, and filmmakers such as Tony Kaye.

These same aspects of the city have attracted some of the most talented, intellectual and creative people from around the world to make it their home.