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January 2012 in Paraty - Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

1st to 20th January - Folia de Reis (Three Kings Day, Popular celebration): In Paraty, Folia de Reis starts December 8, day of Our Lady of Conception, and end January 20. For this period, bands of guitar players and singers meet on the streets to recite traditional portuguese poetry that sings the birth of Jesus.

- Duration: 8th December to 20th January

- Additional Information: Folia de Reis (In Portuguese)

- Organisers and Event´s Official Website: Paraty City Hall www.pmparaty.rj.gov.br
- Event and Schedule in Facebook: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=233228114502

6th - 28th of January - Verao Paraty (Cultural e Instrumental): Paraty celebrates the summer season with live music and folkloric celebrations

- Duration: 24 Days

- Organisers and Event´s Official Website: Paraty City Hall www.pmparaty.rj.gov.br
- Event and Schedule in Facebook: www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=233228114502

20th of January - Day of São Sebastião (patron saint of Rio de Janeiro): Saint Sebastian it's a very popular saint in Brazil and it is the patron saint of the State of Rio de Janiero, and it gives it's name to it's main city, Sâo Sebastiao do Rio de Janeiro. Saint Sebastian it's the protector of mankind against hunger, the plagues and war.
- Duration: 1 day.
- Event and Schedule in Facebook: www.facebook.com/events/140217979414301