A journey through history that precedes September 7, 1822 and goes to the end of the Empire
Have you ever thought of retracing the path followed by D. Pedro I during the process of Independence of the then colony of Portugal? The Secretary of State for Culture and Creative Economy of Rio de Janeiro (Sececrj) and the Consulate General of Portugal, with the support of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry of the State of Rio de Janeiro (Caerj), will start Brazil, following Thursday, September 1, at 5 p.m., at Palácio São Clemente, in Botafogo.
The trajectory of the royal family will be traced in a kind of tourist and historical guide, available in an online version, which shows nine spaces and monuments that were the scene of great moments for the formation of the Republic. The journey begins with the arrival of the Portuguese colony, passes through the reigns of D. Pedro I and D. Pedro II, until the end of the imperial period and ends with the first centenary of Independence, in 1922.
Among the recommended places to visit in the state of Rio are the XV Square, the Equestrian Statue of D. Pedro I, the Academia Brasileira de Letras (ABL), Cais do Valongo and Campo de Santana (all in the center), Caminhos de Minas (between Duque de Caixas and Miguel Pereira), Fazendas do Café (in the Vale do Paraíba region), the Imperial Museum (in Petrópolis) and De Barra Mansa Train Station.
“For almost two centuries, the capital of Brazil was here, in Rio de Janeiro. Our bicentennial passport speaks volumes about the process of Independence, which, in addition to the capital, has signs of this historical period spread throughout the territory of Rio de Janeiro. technology and documentation that work in harmony to establish a link between the past and the present,” explains Rio de Janeiro’s Secretary of State for Culture and Creative Economy, Danielle Barros.
For the executive director of the Sustainable Development Authority – responsible for the bicentennial celebrations – Rio de Janeiro’s past as a federal capital should be appreciated. “Let’s experience the memory of each space together. The bicentenary allows us to imagine every era of the past in a new dimension for the present moment”, emphasizes Paulo Protasio.
The awardees of category B – with a focus on projects related to the Bicentennial of Independence – of the public announcement Retomada Cultural RJ 2. and the number of vacancies for category B will also be present at the ceremony.
The Bicentennial Passport launch will feature a performance by the Chiquinha Gonzaga Youth Symphony Orchestra – formed by public school girls and honoring the country’s first female conductor. The youth orchestra will go to Portugal at the end of October, where it will participate in the commemorations in honor of the Bicentennial of the Independence of Brazil.
“It is an honor for Caerj to support the launch and distribution of this historic passport. The richness of the culture of Rio de Janeiro and its tourist attractions, in accordance with the historical relations between Brazil and Portugal, are a legacy of the society of Rio de Janeiro”, concludes the executive director of the institution, Mario Scangarelli.
The online version of the Bicentennial Passport will be available to the public from September 1, on the Sececrj website, via the link: http://cultura.rj.gov.br/.
Issuance of the Bicentennial Passport of Brazilian Independence
September 1, 2022, starting at 5:00 p.m
São Clemente Palace – Rua São Clemente, 424, Botafogo, Rio de Janeiro
Secrj press office:
Aaron Cesar (21) 99292-5551 [email protected]
Caerj Press Office:
MPF Communication – Media: Word & Focus
Patricia Fernandes (21) 99596-7085 [email protected]
Caio Avelino (21) 98276-2187 [email protected]
