Bauernfest facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Bauernfest |
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Center of Petrópolis during the event, in 2018.
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| Observed by | Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro |
| Type | Cultural |
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| Frequency | Annual |
| Related to | Oktoberfest |
The Bauernfest (say "BOW-ern-fest") is a big festival that celebrates German traditions. It takes place in the city of Petrópolis, which is in the mountains of the state of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil. This festival happens every year, usually in July.
The festival has been around since German people first settled in the area. But it really started to become a big event in the 1900s.
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What is Bauernfest?
Since 1989, the Bauernfest has been held every year in the center of Petrópolis. It is the biggest festival in the Petrópolis area. It's also the second largest German festival in all of Brazil! The biggest one is the Oktoberfest of Blumenau, which is in another state called Santa Catarina.
Fun Activities at the Festival
The Bauernfest is packed with exciting things to do! You can see many different kinds of entertainment.
- Folk Dances: People perform traditional German folk dances.
- Choirs: You can listen to choirs singing German songs.
- Bands: There are traditional bands, like the Banda Musical Germânica (Germanic Musical Band) from Blumenau.
- Games: Sometimes there are fun contests, like friendly beer drinking competitions for adults.
Delicious Food and Drinks
One of the best parts of any festival is the food! At Bauernfest, you can try many tasty German dishes.
- Savory Foods: Popular foods include different kinds of sausages, Sauerkraut (which is fermented cabbage), Wurstsalat (a sausage salad), and Sauerbraten (a type of pot roast).
- Drinks: The main drink for adults is beer.
- Desserts: For those with a sweet tooth, there's delicious chocolate and Black Forest cake.
How Many People Visit?
The Bauernfest is very popular! In 2012, about 368,000 people visited the festival. They spent a lot of money, around 55 million Brazilian Reais (which was about 24 million US dollars at the time). During 11 days of celebration, people ate about 7.5 tons of sausage and drank 35,000 liters of beer! It's a truly massive event.
