it includes a demonstration on how the bread is prepared and made using ingredients such as pork fat, sweet potatoes and of course cornmeal - the week before the event around 800 loaves are baked, waiting to be sold to hungry visitors.

nova friburgo is home to a manufacturing district that is one of the largest intimate apparel manufacturers in brazil, so for three days right before the beginning of spring the town holds fevest - a fair displaying intimates, beach wear, fitness clothing and raw materials, it is one of the most important events in nova friburgo's blossoming economy. 

buyers from major retailers around brazil trek to nova friburgo to peruse more than 100 booths of interest - there are also fashion shows and lectures from people within the industry.