There are always themes - usually a cartoon character or something (Cars, Cinderella, and Spiderman seem very popular.) Everything is coordinated - from the invites to the party hats to the cake to the decorations. There are lots of balloons and usually rented wall hangings made out of styrofoam with the character glued on top.
The party lasts for hours - often into the night. Everyone hangs out, talking and laughing and eating lots of fried "salgadinhos." And, of course, dancing. It's a BRAZILIAN party, remember? These people can dance.
They hardly ever have any games or organized activities - it's just free-for-all fun. The cake is only cut at the very end. (And don't try to leave early. You'll only hear, "No no! We're about to cut the cake! Stay, stay ...." Three hours later, you're still there.)
Lots of sugar, lots of people, lots of dancing - can you get much better?
You forgot the clapping "Parabems para voce!"
ReplyDeleteThat little birthday boy is sure adorable (as are the rest of you). It is nice to hear how much you are enjoying your experience in Brazil. A friend's daughter just spent 6 months in China and her blog was constantly filled with eye rolls and mockery. Thanks for your upbeat attitude! Are you learning lots of Portuguese? All four of my g'parents spoke it, so I took 4 semesters at BYU. :)
ReplyDeleteThat was so cool! I will be checking my Brasilian recipe stash to see if we have had any of the food you mentioned. Thanks for sharing!!
ReplyDeleteWell that looks like a good time was had by all! And I could use some of that yummy food...my tummy is rumbling but I don't want to stop blogging long enough to get some breakfast lol
ReplyDeleteI think we Americans could learn a little something from that...
ReplyDeleteIf Brazilian food is anything like at Tucanos or Rodizio, I would be all over it.
ReplyDeleteI love the pictures!! So good to see people I know and recognize - was this on Saturday? Did your little bro go also? Love to all and kisses to LP's best friend...
ReplyDeleteSounds like lots of fun...and lots of energy and work:)
ReplyDeleteAs much as I would love to attend one of these affairs, the thought of having to host one is exhausting. How do these people find time to party all day???
ReplyDeleteParty all day! Love it :) No wonder they always seem so happy!
ReplyDeleteThat looks like a blast. I love the all day party!
ReplyDeleteMMMM, the food looks delish!
ReplyDeleteWe had a modified one recently in New Jersey (for our Brazilian-American daughter) and my husband insisted on traveling to Newark to bring back coxinhas, cheese bread and other Brazilian appetizers.
ReplyDeleteIt was fantastico!