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. on august 25th, soldier's day is celebrated across brasil - The date commemorates all members of the Brazilian Army, and was established in honor of Luis Alves de Lima e Silva, patron of the Brazilian Army.

born on August 25, 1803,  at just 20 years of age Luis Alves de Lima e Silva was already captain, and fought to defended Brazil both in domestic and foreign battles.

in rio de janeiro, on this day an interesting weapons exhibition is held at the forte de copacabana.