2009 is the “French Year in Brazil” so normally, November will celebrate this event. If you did not know what this celebration is about, FYB started with a show of pyrotechnics from group F on the Lagoa Rodrigo de Freitas Lagoon. The venue for FYB is Centro Cultural Banco do Brasil – Rua Primeiro de Março, 66 – Centro.

Iupac Rio 2009 is the 3rd International Workshop on Crop Protection Chemistry in Latin America. Students and researchers from different areas of the world talk about the most recent discoveries in the biotechnology of agriculture and debates about human protection in relation to agrochemicals. The venue for this event is Firjan – Av. Graça Aranha, 1 – 2º e 4º andares – Centro.

5th Degusta Rio. In this event wine distributors, vineyards and cafes owners as well as Carioca restaurant and bars owners take part in talks, workshops and varied gastronomic attractions. The venue for this event is Cais do Porto – Armazém 2 – Av. Rodrigues Alves, s/nº – Centro.

Construct Rio de Janeiro 2009 is being held for architects and engineers. In partnership with the exhibiting companies, there will be quick courses about new products as well as available techniques on the market. The venue for this event is Riocentro – GL Events Centro de Convenções – Av. Salvador Allende, 6.555 – Pavilhões 1, 2, 3 e 4 – Jacarepaguá.

The International Television Festival 2009 will show original programs, allowing the public a firsthand view of what will be on TV in the following years. The venues for the ITF 2009 are spread through the entire city.

The AAPG (American Association of Oil Geologists) Congress will be held in November at Riocentro – GL Events Centro de Convenções – Av. Salvador Allende, 6.555 – Pavilhões 1, 2, 3 e 4 – Jacarepaguá. The purpose for this congress is to foster scientific research, to advance the science of geology, to inspire high professionalism and to promote technology.

Proclamation of the Brazilian Republic a very important historical event is the place where civil and military ceremonies will commemorate the Declaration of the Brazilian Republic. The venue for this event is Museu da República – Rua do Catete, 153 – Catete.

Brazil Global Energy is the most important international energy event in Rio, created for debating issues as well as proposing alternatives in order to show the world, the most modern equipment and solutions for manufacturing, spreading and distributing energy. The venue is Centro de Convenções SulAmérica – Av. Paulo de Frontin, 1 – Cidade Nova.

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