A brief summary on the Potiguar Culture

            The union of the three ethnic groups founders of the Brazilian people - the black, Indian, and Portuguese - Dutch immigrant allies to form the source of the people of North Rio Grande. You can see the very strong Dutch influence largely within the state, while in the city we see a greater concentration of people with Portuguese and Indian origin. 
            The black race influences more clearly with respect traditions. Dances, religion, food, celebrations and traditions brought black culture are present in the daily Potiguar. According to the sense of 2000, 53.4% ​​of the population of Rio Grande do Norte is brown, 41% white, 3.6% black and 0.7% of the Indian yellow. Group playing forro The influence of cultural diversity is present in folklore and popular events north of Rio Grande, which runs from the processions rodeos, and dances like forro, stylized gang Bumba-meu-boi. Counters viola, Cordelia, repentistas, pistons and dance groups to retell the story of the people of Natal are the most powerful presence in this culture, which is one of the richest in the northeast. Are present throughout the city, but it is easier to find them in cultural centers such as the Captaincy of the Arts.
            In addition, the culture of Rio Grande do Norte is marked by traditional festivities, especially for religious celebrations and the festivities. The Holy Kings Day, the Feast of the Chestnut, the procession of boats of Our Lady of the Navigators are part of the festivities in the month of January, when June arrives, the climate changes and the landscape of the city is taken by bonfires and bonfire festivities in every neighborhood. Competitions and cuisine typical gang of bonfire festivities take cities by storm, promoting the hottest events of the year.
            The local artisan craft of Rio Grande do Norte is also striking, with its influence on the cultures of the colonizers. Materials such as leather, wood, colored sand, clay and semi-precious stones or not, make this craft one of the richest state in the Northeast. They are also very delicate work of the famous Lacemakers: towels, blankets, linens, all hand made with embroidery, applique lace, and maze, created with care and affection of those who learned the art of embroidery and lace from childhood.

Source: Natal Trip