Brazil Independence Day 2010 – Today, September 7, 2010 is the 188th anniversary of Brazil. Back in September 7, 1822, Brazil celebrated its Independence Day from Portugal when a new decree with Lisbon’s demands arrived in Rio de Janeiro, while Prince Pedro was in Sao Paulo.

Princess Maria Leopoldina, acting as Princess Regent that time, met with the Council of Ministers and decided to send her husband Prince Pedro a letter advising him to proclaim Brazil’s independence. The letter reached Prince Pedro on September 7, 1822. That same day, in a famous scene at the shore of the Ipiranga River, he declared the Brazil’s Independence, ending 322 years of colonial dominance of Portugal over Brazil.

In Brasília, the celebration of Independence Day usually takes place at the Ministries Esplanade with a military parade in the presence of Brazil’s President. Around 30,000 people attend the event each year, which costs about one million realis. Similar military parades are held in all the state capitals, and in many cities throughout Brazil.

In New York City in the US, Brazilian Day or Brazilian Day in New York is usually held at the 46th Street, near Times Square, in Manhattan to celebrate Brazilian Independence Day. It is a party with the main highlight of a Brazilian Day concert featuring famous Brazilian musicians. The Brazilian television network Globo sponsors the event and airs it live to Brazil and over 115 countries through Globo International Network.

The first ever Deloitte Street Child World Cup has already started. It is a soccer competition of the homeless children from all over the world. The Cup is taking place in Durban, South Africa with 8 participating countries. It includes the Philippines, India, South Africa, Tanzania, Brazil, Nicaragua, United Kingdom at Ukraine. It will be happening from March 15-23 this year.

The teams are mixed, with boys and girls playing together, and the winning squad will take home an impressive trophy. The cup was initiated by UK human rights organization called Amos Trust. The first World Cup was held in South Africa in line with the upcoming FIFA this coming June. Umthombo an NGO working with street children in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal is facilitating the event.

The opening kicked off with fireworks and has already displayed spectacular skills of the street children. Latest news came out it is somewhat miraculous. Philippines’ ‘Miracle Team’ beats the international soccer country Brazil with the score 0f 6-2. You heard it right, Philippines beat Brazil in soccer. The win encouraged the team so much. The RP team was led by coach Jess Landagan.

“It seems that Tinikling footwork beat Samba footwork,” noted RP women’s team skipper Marielle Benitez, when informed of the historic triumph Thursday night.