Members and supporters of the Portuguese community enjoy music and dance at the CADEG market in Rio de Janeiro. The Portuguese, who colonized the South American nation, continued to arrive even after independence in 1822. Rio de Janeiro, capital until 1960, received a significant amount of Portuguese and the cultural influence is strong.(Australfoto/Douglas Engle)

Members and supporters of the Portuguese community enjoy music and dance at the CADEG market in Rio de Janeiro. The Portuguese, who colonized the South American nation, continued to arrive even after independence in 1822. Rio de Janeiro, capital until 1960, received a significant amount of Portuguese and the cultural influence is strong.(Australfoto/Douglas Engle)