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baile cultural

[bah-EE-luh kool-too-RAHL]
nounmasculinepl: bailes culturais
cultural dance; cultural ball
1. A social gathering or formal event featuring traditional dances, music, and performances that celebrate a specific culture, community, or heritage
The community organized a cultural dance event to celebrate their African heritage.
A comunidade organizou um baile cultural para celebrar sua herança africana.
2. A formal dance party with cultural significance, often serving educational or celebratory purposes
The university hosted a cultural ball featuring traditional folk dances from different regions.
A universidade promoveu um baile cultural apresentando danças folclóricas de diferentes regiões.
Synonyms
festa culturaldança culturalbaile folclóricoevento cultural de dança

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
baile cultural
Most common term used nationwide
Rio de Janeiro
baile cultural
Commonly associated with carnival and samba celebrations
São Paulo
baile cultural
Used for formal cultural events and institutional celebrations
Portugal
baile cultural
Less common; more likely to use 'dança cultural' or 'baile folclórico'

Related Idioms & Phrases

ir ao baile cultural
participar de um baile cultural
organizar um baile cultural
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