Easter in Rio brings together religious tradition, gastronomic experiences and activities for the whole family

Rio prepares for an Easter weekend with diverse programming, which mixes traditional religious celebrations, cultural events and experiences aimed at the children's public. From historical stagings to gastronomic festivals, going through workshops and recreational activities, residents and tourists find options spread across different regions of the capital.

One of the highlights is the Self of the Passion of Christ, which brings to the public an exciting narrative about the trajectory of Jesus Christ, from birth to Resurrection. The presentation, held in the iconic Arcos da Lapa, reinforces the symbolic dimension of the date and must gather a large audience in the city center.

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Arcos da Lapa

For children, the program includes interactive events with workshops and thematic games. At Via Parque Shopping, the Via Parque Kids promotes an afternoon with egg hunting and meetings with the Easter Bunny, creating a playful environment for children.

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Already in Shopping Fashion Mall, the proposal is to put your hand in the dough. The Easter workshop allows the little ones to produce their own chocolate eggs, exploring flavors and combinations.

From 2:00 to 5:00

The gastronomy also gains prominence during the holiday. The event Holy in the Table brings together bars and restaurants of the Santa Teresa neighborhood with special dishes for the date, as well as cultural activities and children's attractions.

Check out the programming highlights Here.

Another option is the Festival Mesa Santa, conducted in the traditional CADEG, which brings together establishments with recipes aligned to the tradition of Holy Week, especially aimed at those who avoid red meat in the period.

Check out the participating establishments Here.

The region of Rua do Ouvidor will also receive celebrations that rescue Portuguese traditions, with religious orchestras and rites that transform the site into a unique scenario of Holy Week in Brazil, with activities concentrated in the Our Lady Church of the Lapa of the Merchants.

Saturday at 6:15; Sunday, noon.

For those seeking a more complete dining experience on Easter Sunday, the Windsor Network Hotels promotes a special lunch in different units of the city, combining menus prepared by chefs, buffet and à la carte options and activities for children, such as recreation and chocolate workshops.

Between 12:00 and 5:00 p.m.

Another option by the sea is the special lunch Pestana Rio Atlântica In Copacabana. Overlooking the beach, the hotel offers a gastronomic experience that combines authoral buffet, varied seasons and live preparation. The Cais da Ribeira restaurant brings together traditional dishes of the date, with emphasis on different cod versions, as well as salads, antepastes and desserts.

With options ranging from sacred to entertainment, Easter in Rio reinforces the plural character of the city, offering experiences to different audiences in one of the most symbolic periods of the calendar.