Instituto Guimarães Rosa - Pretória

24/04/2026

[EN]

Join us in celebrating World Portuguese Language Day on 5 May 2026, from 14:00 to 17:00, at the Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria.

This year is extra special as we also celebrate 30 years of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries.

Enjoy an afternoon of live music and food from Brazil, Portugal, Angola and Mozambique, and a vibrant cultural atmosphere.

This event is proudly co-organised by the Embassies of Brazil, Portugal, Angola and Mozambique in South Africa.

Register here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/yARpWJdpVt

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[PT-BR]

Junte-se a nós para celebrar o Dia Mundial da Língua Portuguesa no dia 5 de maio de 2026, das 14h às 17h, no Javett Art Centre at the University of Pretoria.

Este ano é ainda mais especial, pois celebramos também os 30 anos da Comunidade dos Países de Língua Portuguesa.

Venha desfrutar de uma tarde com música ao vivo e gastronomia do Brasil, de Portugal, de Angola e de Moçambique, em um ambiente cultural vibrante.

O evento é coorganizado pelas Embaixadas do Brasil, de Portugal, de Angola e de Moçambique na África do Sul.

Inscreva-se aqui: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/e/yARpWJdpVt

08/04/2026

PEC-G and PEC-PLE 2027 – Applications Open
(Pre-selection Phase)

The Embassy of Brazil in Pretoria is pleased to announce that applications for the Brazilian Program for Exchange Students - Undergraduate Level (PEC-G) and for the Brazilian Program for Exchange Students - Portuguese as a Foreign Language (PEC-PLE) are now open.

Students interested in pursuing undergraduate studies in Brazil are invited to apply until 9th May, 2026.

The Programa de Estudantes-Convênio de Graduação (PEC-G) offers nationals of developing countries, with which Brazil maintains educational, cultural, and scientific and technological cooperation agreements, the opportunity to undertake undergraduate studies at Brazilian Higher Education Institutions.

Please note that the scholarship covers tuition fees only. Selected candidates (or their sponsors/guardians) are responsible for all other expenses, including accommodation, airfare, transportation, and living costs in Brazil.

Interested applicants should fill out the pre-selection form via the link below:

https://pec.mec.gov.br/pre-inscricao-candidato/cadastrar/en

For any questions, please contact [email protected]

Additional information available in Portuguese at: https://tinyurl.com/2hbjkwtf

20/03/2026

🎧 Já está no ar o terceiro episódio da série de podcasts sobre o patrimônio cultural e natural da América Latina e Caribe
Lançada pela UNESCO em parceria com o Instituto Guimarães Rosa, a série destaca a riqueza e a diversidade do patrimônio da nossa região, em episódios disponíveis em português, inglês e espanhol.
🔹 O terceiro episódio é dedicado a sítios transnacionais, como a Cordilheira de Talamanca, compartilhada por Costa Rica e Panamá, o sistema viário andino Qhapaq Ñan e as Missões Jesuíticas Guaranis. O episódio mostra como o patrimônio pode aproximar países, fortalecer vínculos entre povos e servir como instrumento de cooperação internacional.
🎧 Ouça agora:
Português: https://smartlink.ausha.co/seu-patrimonio-sua-historia-um-podcast-da-unesco
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🎧 The third episode of the podcast series on the cultural and natural heritage of Latin America and the Caribbean is now available
Launched by UNESCO in partnership with the Instituto Guimarães Rosa, the series explores the richness and diversity of the region’s heritage in episodes available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
🔹 The third episode focuses on transnational heritage sites, including the Talamanca Range, shared by Costa Rica and Panama, the Andean road system Qhapaq Ñan, and the Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis. It highlights how heritage can bring countries closer together, strengthen ties among peoples, and serve as a tool for international cooperation.
🎧 Listen now:
English: https://www.unesco.org/en/laboratory-ideas/podcasts/your-heritage-your-story?hub=745
Spanish: https://www.unesco.org/es/laboratory-ideas/podcasts/your-heritage-your-story?hub=745

18/03/2026

[EN]

🎬 Join us for a special film screening in celebration of International Women’s Day

The Embassy of Brazil invites you to a screening of Manas (2024), by Marianna Brennand, a powerful film set in the Brazilian Amazon. The story follows Marcielle, a 13-year-old girl growing up in a context marked by violence, who begins to question and confront the realities shaping her future and that of the women around her.

⚠️ Not suitable for persons under 16
🎟️ Free event | Limited seats available
🔗 Registration required: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejX9Ju9T9lVszzDTGK_pZmp2K8xCTOOdMtesIz7iR_dD_NeA/viewform

The screening will be preceded by a panel discussion on Women in Diplomacy, entitled Beyond the Glass Ceiling (more information available in the pertinent post). Please note that the same registration link applies to both this screening and the Beyond the Glass Ceiling event.

We look forward to welcoming you!
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[PT-BR]

🎬 Junte-se a nós para uma exibição especial em celebração ao Dia Internacional da Mulher

A Embaixada do Brasil convida para a exibição de Manas (2024), de Marianna Brennand, um filme impactante ambientado na Amazônia brasileira. A história acompanha Marcielle, uma jovem de 13 anos que cresce em um contexto de violência e passa a questionar e confrontar as realidades que moldam o seu futuro e o das mulheres ao seu redor.

⚠️ Não recomendado para menores de 16 anos
🎟️ Evento gratuito | Vagas limitadas
🔗 Inscrição obrigatória: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejX9Ju9T9lVszzDTGK_pZmp2K8xCTOOdMtesIz7iR_dD_NeA/viewform

A exibição será precedida por uma mesa-redonda sobre Mulheres na Diplomacia, intitulada Beyond the Glass Ceiling (mais informações disponíveis na publicação correspondente). Note que o mesmo link de inscrição se aplica tanto à exibição quanto ao evento Beyond the Glass Ceiling.

Esperamos por você!

18/03/2026

In celebration of International Women’s Day, in collaboration with the Embassy of Brazil in Pretoria, invite you to "Beyond the Glass Ceiling: Women Legacy, Youth-Diplomacy Space, and Leadership at the Highest Level" a special high-level panel discussion on the trajectories of women in diplomacy. Join us to explore the challenges and opportunities for women shaping foreign policy today.

📅 Date: 24 March 2026
🕒 Time: 14h
📍 Venue: Embassy of Brazil in Pretoria (3rd floor)

🎟️ Free event | Limited seats available
🔗 Registration required: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSejX9Ju9T9lVszzDTGK_pZmp2K8xCTOOdMtesIz7iR_dD_NeA/viewform

🎬 The panel will be followed by the film screening of Manas (2024).

Please note: You can register for this panel and the screening of Manas via the same link!

👩‍💼 The roster of panelists will be announced soon – stay tuned!

We look forward to welcoming you.

13/03/2026

During Women’s Month, has curated a special playlist featuring Brazilian songs performed by women. The selection brings together great female voices in a musical journey across generations, regions, and styles, highlighting the role of women in shaping Brazil’s cultural identity.

The initiative is the result of a partnership between and the Guimarães Rosa Institute, an institution of the responsible for promoting the Portuguese language and Brazilian culture abroad. Listen now on your preferred streaming platform by scanning the QR code.

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[PT-BR]

No mês das mulheres, a preparou uma playlist especial com músicas brasileiras interpretadas por mulheres. A seleção reúne grandes vozes femininas em um percurso sonoro que atravessa gerações, regiões e estilos, destacando o protagonismo das mulheres na construção da identidade cultural brasileira.

A iniciativa é fruto de uma parceria entre a e o Instituto Guimarães Rosa, órgão do responsável pela promoção da língua portuguesa e pela difusão da cultura brasileira no exterior. Ouça agora na sua plataforma de streaming preferida acessando o QR code.

10/03/2026

Applications for the position of Support Assistant - Driver at the Embassy of Brazil in Pretoria are open from 9 March to 24 April 2026. The Support Assistant primary responsibility will be working as a driver. The position offers an initial salary of ZAR 14,138.43 per month, with entitlement to health insurance for the employee and their legal dependents.

Mandatory requirements:

- Fluency in English, both spoken and written;
- Completion of elementary/primary education (a higher education degree will be considered an advantage);
- Professional driver's license/permit held for at least the past two years, which must be valid in South Africa and authorise the holder to drive vehicles with a 15-person capacity; and
- Legal residence in South Africa with authorization to work full-time.

For more information about the selection process, including its stages and schedule, please access the links below, available in English: https://www.gov.br/mre/pt-br/embaixada-pretoria/trabalhe-conosco-1

03/03/2026

17/02/2026

🎧 Novo podcast sobre o patrimônio cultural e natural da América Latina e Caribe
A UNESCO, em parceria com o Instituto Guimarães Rosa, lançou uma série especial de podcast dedicada ao patrimônio cultural e natural na América Latina e Caribe.
A série conta com três episódios, disponíveis em português, inglês e espanhol:
🔹 O primeiro episódio aborda sítios associados à história da escravidão, apresentando-os como espaços de memória, resistência e luta pela liberdade. A narrativa começa no Cais do Valongo, e inclui sítios em Cuba, Jamaica e Haiti.
🔹 O segundo episódio, recém-lançado, trata do impacto da mudança do clima sobre o patrimônio mundial, com destaque para o Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, a cidade histórica de Bridgetown e a Reserva da Biosfera da Borboleta-Monarca no México.
🔹 O terceiro episódio será lançado em 16 de março e apresentará sítios transnacionais como a Cordilheira de Talamanca (Costa Rica e Panamá), o sistema viário andino Qhapaq Ñan e as Missões Jesuíticas Guaranis, destacando o patrimônio como instrumento de cooperação internacional.
🎧 Ouça agora:
Português: https://smartlink.ausha.co/seu-patrimonio-sua-historia-um-podcast-da-unesco
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🎧 New podcast on Latin American and Caribbean cultural and natural heritage
UNESCO, in partnership with the Instituto Guimarães Rosa, has launched a special podcast series dedicated to cultural and natural heritage in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The series includes three episodes, available in Portuguese, English, and Spanish:
🔹 The first episode explores sites associated with the history of slavery, presenting them as spaces of memory, resistance, and the struggle for freedom. The journey begins at the Valongo Wharf and includes sites in Cuba, Jamaica, and Haiti.
🔹 The second episode, just released, examines the impact of climate change on World Heritage sites, featuring the Los Glaciares National Park, the historic city of Bridgetown, and Mexico’s Monarch Butterfly Biosphere Reserve.
🔹 The third episode, to be released on March 16, highlights transnational heritage sites, including the Talamanca Range (shared by Costa Rica and Panama), the Qhapaq Ñan, and the Jesuit Missions of the Guaranis, underscoring heritage as a tool for international cooperation.
🎧 Listen now:
English: https://www.unesco.org/en/laboratory-ideas/podcasts/your-heritage-your-story?hub=745
Spanish: https://www.unesco.org/es/laboratory-ideas/podcasts/your-heritage-your-story?hub=745

16/02/2026

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