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Throughout the entire year, there is always something important happening in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, one of the most interesting and attractive cities in the entire world. This July 2011 is no exception to this rule as there are plenty of activities that are going to be organized in the city. This two-part article is going to talk about what's what in Rio next month.
On July 2nd, the Feira do Rio Antigo will be organized. This is a monthly event where the Rua do Lavradio transforms into an antiques market. Here, you will have the possibility to browse through about 100 stalls, while the restaurants and bars will extend their chairs and tables onto the pavement. To get there, locate Rua do Lavradio, Centro on your map or GPS.
On the very next day, the Feira Hippie is organized and this one is a weekly event that takes place every Sunday of the week since 1968 in Praca General Osorio in Ipanema. If you are in the market for a painting, this would be a very good spot to purchase one. Aside from this, you will also find leather, toys, musical instruments, handicrafts and furniture. The address for this special event is: Praca General Osorio, Ipanema.
Between July 15th and 24th, Rio de Janeiro will be the home of the Anima Mundi, an annual event. This ten-day Brazilian festival will be the place for numerous exhibitions and screenings, where you can join workshops at the venues that are spread through the entire city. There will be a special studio opened for the public and there will also be an Internet animation competition.
The city of Rio de Janeiro is the host of the World Military Games - the Games of peace. Aside from the multitude of sporting events, it also features five military competitions: navy pentathlon, military pentathlon, aeronautic pentathlon, parachuting and orientation. As far as the sporting disciplines are concerned, you will find: beach volleyball, volleyball, sailing, triathlon, shooting practice, modern pentathlon, taekwondo, horse riding, judo, basketball, swimming, fencing, athletics, boxing and of course, football (soccer).
Another annual event that will be organized next month in Rio is the Cinesul. It is the Ibero-American Festival of Cinema and Video, where documentary films will be shown at various venues in the city. In addition, there will be an exhibition in the Botanic Garden which will focus on moviemaking and an opportunity to network at workshops and seminars.
Last but certainly not least, towards the end of next month, Rio de Janeiro will be the home of the Brazilian Grand Prix Horse Race which is an annual event that is organized at the Gavea Hippodrome in Rio. This three-day event will feature several races, but its highlight event will be the Grand Prix on Day 2. The complete address for this event is: 31 Praca Santos Dumont 3534-9000.
As you can see, there are lots of interesting activities going on Rio next month. Join us for the second part of the article where we will continue to review some of the most important events that will occur this July.
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