many holidays and celebrations in rio de janeiro celebrate inclusion and the community - included on the list are January 29th, which is 'Dia Nacional da Visibilidade Trans,' 'National Day of Trans Visibility,' acknowledging and promoting the civil rights and inclusion of homosexuals and gender diversity - July 20th is 'Dia do Amigo,' 'Friends Day,' and is celebrated to show people who are close to one another that true friendship and companionship are important - 'Dia dos Namorados' celebrated on june.12th is similar to 'Valentines Day' and is when cariocas get together with their partners to celebrate love.

Most couples walk hand in hand around the world, but cariocas might be seen holding pinky fingers - Friendship, love, and warmth are witnessed all around rio de janeiro, making it a beautiful city to interact in.