NEWS
Help plant a billion trees in the Atlantic Rainforest
April 15, 2012
The Nature Conservancy’s Plant a Billion Trees project is an effort to preserve the Atlantic rainforest of Southern Bahia, including the forests around Trancoso
The Atlantic rainforest (Mata Atlantica in Portuguese) contains one of the highest concentrations of biodiversity on earth, with over 23 species of primates, 1,000 species of birds, 500 species of reptiles and amphibians, and over 20,000 species of plants, many found nowhere else in the world
UXUA Casa Hotel features in new Gestalten book ONCE IN A LIFETIME
April 1, 2012
Germany’s Gestalten is one of the world’s most respected publishers on architecture and design, and UXUA is proud to be featured in their beautiful new book Once In a Lifetime – Travel and Leisure Redifined
UXUA and director Cisma screen documentary of Festa de Sáo Brás
February 5, 2012
The short film was screened in Trancoso February 3rd during this year’s Sáo Brás celebrations. The film presents the vibrant music and traditions of the annual event and features contributions from some of the most esteemed members of Trancoso’s native community. Acclaimed Brazilian director Cisma shot the movie during the 2011 edition of the party during which UXUA creator Wilbert Das was honored as festeiro (honorary host) of the event
February 2nd brings Festa de Iemanjá, honoring goddess of the sea
February 2, 2012
Under the golden glow of the late afternoon sun, Trancoso natives dressed in traditional white costumes gather on the Quadrado and begin chanting along to the accompaniment of rhythmic drumming, soon forming a long procession which makes its way downhill to the beach
This year’s Festa São Sebastião with a special tribute
January 22, 2012
January 19 and 20 saw the Festa São Sebastião in Trancoso, and the annual ceremony and party included touching tributes to Dona da Glória, a cherished member of the local community (and much-loved neighbor of UXUA), who passed suddenly last August
The enchanting Terno De Reis festival held January 14
January 15, 2012
Trancoso is famous for preserving its colonial traditions, as well as for the unique rituals and songs which have evolved over the centuries as part of its local festivals
A bull runs wild on Trancoso’s Quadrado
January 7, 2012
Anyone unfamiliar with the tradition of the Festa Do Boi (Festival of the Bull) might be surprised to see what appears to be a giant bull running through Trancoso’s Quadrado chased by (and chasing) children throughout the night of January 6. But this is local tradition, a much-loved one
Condé Nast Johansens award UXUA Most Excellent Romantic Hideaway
December 31, 2011
UXUA is lucky enough to be nominated and even to win a number of awards and acknowledgements each year. But we were especially pleased this week to learn that Condé Nast Johansens selected UXUA as its South American choice for the award of 2012 Most Excellent Romantic Hideaway. After all, who doesn’t like to be called romantic?
Antique casa Dona Frozinha restored as UXUA’s new Quadrado entrance
December 23, 2011
Some years ago one of Trancoso’s oldest residents, the 80-year-old Dona Frozinha, was asked by a visiting journalist if she was the oldest person in the village. “Oh no”, replied Frozinha with a smile, “there are no old people in Trancoso”
Music In Trancoso concert series scheduled for March 2012
December 11, 2011
The first Music in Trancoso festival will be held from March 17 – 24, 2012, featuring international classical music virtuosos and Brazilian musicians performing at a spectacular, 790-seat, amphitheater nestled within Trancoso’s famous red cliffs overlooking the ocean.
