Indigenous Peoples Day (Brazil)

The National Indian Festival is held yearly in Bertioga, São Paulo to celebrate the Indigenous People's Day. It is considered the largest Indigenous cultural event in the world, which takes place on April 19. The festival is seen as an opportunity to learn about Brazilian Indigenous peoples, since traveling to most tribal areas and reservations in Brazil is restricted and must be authorized by the national foundation FUNAI. It is also seen as an opportunity for Native Brazilians to perform celebrations, such as Indigenous rituals, body art, music, dance, food, crafts and sports. ==Similar days celebrating racial groups in Brazil==

The "Day of the Caboclo" (Dia do Caboclo) is observed annually on June 24, in celebration of the contributions and identity of the original caboclos and their descendants. This date is an official public holiday in the State of Amazonas. "Mixed Race Day" (Dia do Mestiço) is observed annually on June 27, three days after the Day of the Caboclo, in celebration of all mixed-race Brazilians, including the caboclos. The date is an official public holiday in three Brazilian states. "Black Awareness Day" (Dia da Consciência Negra) is observed annually on November 20 as a day "to celebrate a regained awareness by the black community about their great worth and contribution to the country". The date is an official public holiday in five Brazilian states. ==Notes==