One of Rio de Janeiro’s most charming neighborhoods has been given a special touch this month. Natal Luz in Santa Teresa is taking place, illuminating various parts of the neighborhood, including historic buildings, restaurants and more, until January 6th. Check out the details of this event!
The initiative makes the neighborhood even more attractive to visitors
If you’re in Rio de Janeiro at the end of the year, you may have noticed that the Christmas atmosphere is everywhere. And of course, one of the city’s most charming neighborhoods couldn’t be left out!
So, one of the Christmas events worth visiting in the city is Natal Luz in Santa Teresa, which leaves the neighborhood all lit up with special decorations!
This is the sixth edition of the event, promoted by AmeSanta, the Santa Teresa Gastronomic, Tourist and Cultural Pole Association. According to Liliana Jaeger, president of AmeSanta,
The idea is for tourists and cariocas to stroll through the neighborhood to enjoy its historic architecture, museums, cultural centers, ateliers and stop at our bars and restaurants, which offer a wide range of cuisine.
Various parts of Santa Teresa receive Christmas decorations
If you take a stroll through the Santa Teresa neighborhood, you’ll notice a different kind of glow in the streets!
That’s because Natal Luz is taking place in various parts of Santa, including the streetcar station at Largo do Curvelo. In addition, the City Hall’s Local Executive Management building and Cine Santa, in Largo dos Guimarães, have also received Christmas lights.
What’s more, churches, houses, bars, restaurants, stores and hotels in Santa Teresa also got into the mood!
Masses are also part of the Natal Luz program in Santa Teresa
Natal Luz in Santa Teresa also includes a religious program.
On December 24, the parish of Santa Teresa de Jesus will offer confessions at 10 a.m., the closing of the Christmas novena with the faithful at 6 p.m. and the Mass of the Rooster at 6:30. On the 25th, there will be a Christmas Mass at 10.30am.
At Our Lady of the Snows Parish, the celebrations will take place on December 24 (Midnight Mass) at 6pm and December 25 (Christmas Mass) at 6pm.