Rio de Janeiro

Smiling, laughing, and being happy is always present while being out on the beach. A seaside adventure is one of the most popular tourist destinataion. The first thing that catches your eye in this photo is the girl running with excitement into the water. Most beaches remind you of romance which is present in this photo by the couple hugging in the middle. The beach comes with beautiful scenery and as you can see can clearly see the  beautiful skyline, the happiness on their faces, and the breath taking background makes all for a beautiful photograph.  The picture is of the Rio de Janerio beach is one like you have never seen. Excitement, romance, and beautiful scenery make up the amazing culture one will find when going to the this incredible beach.

Firstly, when people even mention the word beach you automatically perk up with excitement. As you can see in the picture the girl is sprinting into the water. It seems that there is no activity going on in the water, and yet she is running full speed with excitement ready to see what the clear water holds. Just by looking at her you can seethe culture of the beach which is to be careless and happy , free of worries and ready to dive into fun. The water represents many different things like cooling off on a hot day, thinking of all the beautiful creatures down below that you would not normally see, and lastly think of all the fun activities you can participate in. The most common activities found in the beach culture are things like swimming and surfing. When you think about all the things the beach has to offer you cannot help but fill the excitement build up inside you, you too will want to run to embrace the water. 

Secondly, when you think of romance on the beach, you visualize a gorgeous sunset and a couple embracing in each other’s arms. The care free attitude of the person along with their lover in their arms is what many people hope and dream of while coming to the beach. Although we all wish to be just like this couple it is pretty rare that this even will actually happen to us. This picture portrays an anomaly because the couple is the only one embracing in the picture. This picture of the couple reminds me of the many weddings and proposals I have seen while vacationing on the beach. The beautiful water and the soft sand make the perfect setting to fall in love with your special someone all over again. Additionally, this beach is not crowded and you do not see a single child. This means it is the perfect secluded area to watch the waves roll onto the shore enjoying the peace and quiet of each other’s company. Romance is one of the major aspects that make up the culture of the beach.

     Additionally, in the picture you can see appearing is the light and darkness in the sky. Dark clouds are beginning to roll over and a storm is coming through. The beach is known for some of the most beautiful scenery in the entire world. Whether you are waking up early to see the majestic sunrise coming over the water or you enjoy a picnic as you wake the sun go down we have all heard of the breath taking view of the beach.
      
    
            Furthermore, in the background you will find buildings and street lights. The buildings represent a set of strands. You can imagine staring out the window and seeing all the different people and types of culture being displayed. The buildings make you realize a street life aspect to the beach. The beach culture is not only in the sand, but outside on the strip as well. Although they are not present on the beach the culture is still the same on the strip. Having the carefree attitude, excitement and happiness will always be apart of their culture.

         Lastly, the culture of the Rio de Janeiro, as seen in this picture, is unlike any other. As stated by Susi O’Neill and Dave Lowe “Beach culture is big in Brazil, and nowhere is it bigger or more impressive than Rio de Janeiro. It’s not just about bathing, it’s a social thing, a chance to meet, socialize and play sports like volley ball, soccer and surfing. Even during the winter and in poor weather, the “cariocas” frequent the promenade. It’s a scene for fashion and trend setting, has progressively tans have got deeper and bikinis smaller and smaller" (Lowe). Socializing is a huge aspect of the beach culture. Whether you are enjoying a nice drink while tanning with a friend or playing a game of volleyball with people you just met, you are expressing the socializing aspect of the beach culture. 

 

          In my final analysis, the beach holds some of the greatest memories of pure joy. Excitement feels the air as someone steps on the beach and runs into the water. The warm embraces of your significant other can make the atmosphere of beach that much more appealing. Even when the fiercest storms roll onto the beach you will still see the miraculous scenery unlike any other. The buildings, streetlights, and out on the strip it all ties into the wonderful culture. Culture at the Rio de Janeiro beach is one that is full of excitement, romance, and a scenery that will stop you in your tracks.

Works Cited

Lowe, Dave, and Susi O'Neill. "Rio De Janeiro Beach Culture" The Official Globe Trekker Website.                    Pilot Productions, n.d. Web. 14 Feb. 2014.


Harvey, David. Beach, Rio de Janeiro. Aug. 6, 2013. Photograph. National Geographic.

National Geographic,  Web. 14 February 2014.