Brazilian British
All you want to know about Brazilian British
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| Brazilian British britânico brasileiro |
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| Notable Brazilian British: Taio Cruz, Phil Lynott, Juliano Belletti |
| Total population |
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15,215 (2001)[1] |
| Regions with significant populations |
| London (in particular Bayswater, Brent, Harlesden, Kensal Green and Willesden Green) • Peterborough • Wisbech • King's Lynn • Norfolk • Great Yarmouth |
| Languages |
| English (British English) • Portuguese (Brazilian Portuguese) |
| Religion |
| Predominantly Roman Catholic |
| Related ethnic groups |
| Brazilian diaspora • Latin American Britons • Portuguese Britons • Mediterranean • Greek Britons • Italian Britons |
- This article is about British people of Brazilian descent. For Brazilian people of British descent see: English Brazilian, Scottish Brazilian
Brazilian British people (Portuguese: britânico brasileiro) are people in the United Kingdom, both British citizens and non-citizen immigrants, who are of Brazilian ancestry.
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Background
Brazilians came to the UK from the 1980s onwards to study, but once they arrived some discovered that the major cities' (in particular London's) ethnic and cultural diversity offered more professional opportunities.[4] In part, this immigration of Brazilians to Britain is a consequence of the economic possibility of travel.[4]
Population
It is hard to tell how many Brazilians actually live in the UK, as there has not been a census for seven years, in which time the population has changed dramatically. The 1991 Census recorded 9,301 Brazilian born people in the UK,[5] and the 2001 Census recorded 15,215,[1]. One estimate of the current British Brazilian population, including those of Brazilian descent, puts it at between 200,000 and 300,000.[6][3]
Population distribution
Like most minority ethnic groups in the United Kingdom, Brazilians are largely concentrated in the British capital London, where over 60,000 Brazilians are estimated to reside.[7]
Economics
According to 2001 findings, only 57.38% of new Brazilian migrants of working age to the UK were employed, compared to 80.7% for settled Brazilian-born immigrants, which makes them one of the most successful settled British ethnic groups.[8]
Culture
Food
Brazilian food, restaurants and bars are becoming increasingly popular across the UK, with the majority being found in the Brazilian hub that is London.[9] Rodizio Rico is a chain of Brazilian restaurants/bars that can be found in the capital [1]. Unlike Brazilian late night venues, which tend to be only located in the larger cities, Brazilian restaurants can be found across the United Kingdom.[10]
Nightlife
Night clubs in the British capital have been heavily influenced by the Latin American culture,[11] and Brazilian themed clubs and bars can be found across the country.[citation needed] The most famous by far is the UK's largest Brazilian late night venue, Guanabara on Parker Street in Holborn, London [2], which is popular with Brazilians and non Brazilians alike and plays host to DJ's, live acts and much more. Other venues include Favela Chic in the City of London [3] and Brazilian Heat Night Club in Kingston-upon-Thames [4]. There are also various nightclubs and nightclub chains across the country which have Brazilian themed nights, Po Na Na Souk Bar is an example [5].
Media
The Brazilian television channel Rede Record can be found on Sky channel 801, and Record Radio can be found on 0206. There are also many newspapers throughout the UK, which cater specificly for the Brazilian British community.[12]
Sport
The Brazilian British population is so significant that there are even some Brazilian-organized teams playing in official English leagues: Brazilian Football Club (London)[13], Brazilians United Football Club (Bournemouth). Kickers is also a Brazilian team competing for the FutSal top league.
Notable Brazilian British People
See also
External links
- Brazilian Carnival, London
- The London School of Samba
- Brazilian Football Club
- Brazilians in London
- TrocaBrahma Festival
- OiLondres!
- Conexão Brasil - London
- YES Brazil dance group
- Brazilian Events, Brighton - East Sussex
- All the info about the Brazilian Cultural Scene in the UK
- Centre for Brazilian Studies, Oxford University
- Centre for Brazilian Studies at Middlesex University
- ABEP – Association of Brazilian Post-Graduate Students and Researchers in the United Kingdom
- Brazil Link, an information portal on Brazilian development issues
- Brazilian Educational and Cultural Centre, a non-profit, charitable cultural and educational organization
References
- ^ a b Place of birth data collated by OECD based on 2001 UK Census
- ^ Sofia Buchuck. "Crossing borders: Latin American exiles in London". untoldLondon. Retrieved on 2008-04-12.
- ^ a b London, A Latin American City
- ^ a b Reasons for Brazilians visiting the UK and staying
- ^ Brazilian born people in the UK in 1991
- ^ Diversity news page
- ^ Brazilians in London
- ^ Economics of Brazilians in the UK
- ^ Brazilian food in the capital
- ^ Brazilian restaurants in the UK
- ^ Latin American influence on London's nightlife
- ^ Brazilian publications in the UK
- ^ Brazilian Football Club's official webpage
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