Floripa is considered one of the best places in Brazil for people who like eletronic music. Every year some of the best Djs in the world arrive in the island to perform live. In fact Santa Catarina State is known world wide for its fine clubs and parties.
In January 5th David Guetta played here and this weekend we had the Creamfields, a famous festival held in UK and also in many other cities in the world. The Brazilian edition, only in Floripa, was set at the Stage Music Park in Jurerê.
The line up had, among national and international musicians divided in 2 stages, Life is a Loop, Paul Van Dyk, Nervo and the headline FatBoy Slim who made 18000 people to jump and dance.
The organization and infrastructure was good. Without any noticeable problems or delays, the festival went on for 12 hours of great music.
I was right at the front facing the main stage. The place was crowded and the vibe was good. I love eletronic music so I am lucky to be here and be able to experience such a great festival.

Photos Credits: Semyle Berardi

Box 32 is a traditional and famous bar in Floripa. Located inside the public market, it has a special appeal to tourists.
It serves gourmet bar food and most of the dishes are seafood based. Popular drinks are beer and cachaça. It claims to be a meeting place of important and famous people since 1984. It has a simple decoration, tables and stools in front of the counter.

I frequently buy the codfish fried dumpling which is one of the best I have ever had, but rarely I sit in the bar to drink and eat something. This time I had the chance to do it.
Firstly I ordered my favorite, the codfish fried dumplings (R$8). Next I had a portion of fried shrimps on garlic (R$ 53) and also a salad which was nothing outstanding but seemed to be carefully prepared. For drinks just orange juice.
The pricing is more than average so it not a cheap place to eat and drink.

You are likely to hear about box 32 if you visit frequently Floripa. It is worth to stop for a drink and try some local famous recipes like the shrimp pastel, take some photos and tell your friends you visited this gastronomic attraction.

Address: Mercado Público de Florianópolis – SC
Phone: +55 (48) 3224-5588

Photos Credits: Semyle Berardi

The successful public art event Cow Parade has landed in Floripa. Displayed in over 60 cities around the world, this time the beloved cows can be seen in many places around Floripa.
The ones in the pictures were at Jurerê International which I could see for the first time and appreciate the good artwork. The idea is really good: take art to the streets of different cities around the world and consequently make sharing art experience in great scale. It goes on the trend that globalization can influence many of our interests, including appreciation of art.
Cooperation is a synonym for the cow parade as it gets many artists together to create a single artwork concept divided in so many pieces, that is each individual cow.
If you have the opportunity to see it, take the message that will make you think at least for a brief moment about the wonders of art.

Photos Credits: Semyle Berardi