Italy in Brazil Bixiga and Calabria move towards sister-city agreement on the centenary of Achiropita. An official agreement will unite southern Italy with a neighborhood in São Paulo in the year that the biggest Italian festival celebrates its 100th anniversary. RedactionJune 30th, 2026
Italy in Brazil The Fogazza Festival celebrates Italian tradition and helps restore the Bixiga church. Tradition in Bixiga: Fogazza Festival takes place this weekend in Bela Vista. RedactionApril 10th 2026
Eat and drink Every 29th, Nhoque da Fortuna reinforces faith and tradition Curitiba and São Paulo celebrate the Lucky Gnocchi, an Italian tradition of prosperity. Redaction28 May 2025
Italy in Brazil Achiropita Festival, in SP, starts next Saturday The festival was created in the 20th century by Italian immigrants from Calabria, from the city of Rossano. Redaction31 July 2022
Daily Italian-Brazilian community loses Walter Taverna Walter Taverna was the grandson of Sicilians and was born in Bela Vista, in São Paulo, a region he defended his entire life. Roberto Schiavon31 May 2022
Italy in Brazil In August, the 92nd Festa da Achiropita celebrates Italian culture in Bixiga Several typical Italian dishes are prepared in honor of the patron saint Redaction26 July 2018