this date is also an occasion to raise awareness of the ways in which  humankind benefits from the gifts of nature, and used to teach communities  and children.

published by Instituto Estadual do Patrimônio Cultural - INEPAC (the State Institute of Cultural Heritage), through the Secretaria de Patrimônio Cultural (rio's Cultural Heritage Department), this link shows a calendar of cultural and religious events throughout the year.

furthermore, the link can be used to find out about cultural events for specific dates throughout rio de janeiro state, by selecting a city in the drop down menu.