Centro de Tradicoes Nordestinas Luiz Gonzaga

The Centro de Tradições Nordestinas Luiz Gonzaga is a cultural center in Rio de Janeiro dedicated to showcasing northeastern Brazilian traditions and regional heritage. It features multiple performance spaces, exhibition areas, and permanent stalls selling traditional foods, handicrafts, and regional merchandise throughout the venue.

The site was built in the late 1950s to host international trade exhibitions during President Juscelino Kubitschek's administration. It was later transformed into a center for northeastern Brazilian culture and named after the legendary forró musician Luiz Gonzaga.

The center preserves northeastern Brazilian traditions through regular performances of forró music, regional cuisine demonstrations, and exhibitions of traditional craftsmanship that visitors can experience throughout their visit.

The center is open throughout the week and offers walking areas with spots to eat and shop for northeastern Brazilian products. Visitors should wear comfortable shoes since the venue is spacious and there is much ground to cover.

The center grew from informal gatherings of northeastern migrants who arrived in trucks at São Cristóvão field and celebrated their arrival with music and food. These spontaneous meetings eventually became the foundation for organizing a formal cultural and commercial space.

Location: Rio de Janeiro

Website: https://novafeiradesaocristovao.com.br

GPS coordinates: -22.89746,-43.22032

Latest update: December 10, 2025 16:00