the day coincides with the celebration of saint joachim, patron saint of families and also the roman catholic day of godfather's - as with most celebrations around the world, it is the opportunity to let brazilian men know how important they are, and also the perfect way to gather relatives and enjoy the day with the extended family.

in rio de janeiro, family is extremely important, and any and all festivities associated with family and family values are deeply heartfelt and widely celebrated. celebrated nationally on August 22, as a commemoration of the first time that the term 'folklore' was used by the British writer William John Thoms in 1846, the day of folklore celebrates the multiplicity of Brazilian cultural traditions - The Centro Cultural Banco do Brazil typically expands the celebration for a week, focusing on Rio's intangible heritage such as stories and songs. Shows, workshops and meetings are part of programming.