Subj : Inconfidencia Week
To   : All
From : Mike Dippel
Date : Tue Apr 21 2026 23:02:00

Week including April 21

The Inconfidencia was a colonial uprising for Brazilian independence from Portugal at the 
end of the 18th century ( see also Brazil Independence Day). 

It is celebrated during the week of April 21 by paying tribute to Joaquim Jose da Silva 
Xavier˙also known as Tiradentes ("tooth-puller") because of his dentistry practice-who 
became a martyr for independence when the uprising was put down and he was 
executed.

The Inconfidencia Week festivities include performances by orchestras, bands and choirs, 
and athletic competitions. 

The city of Ouro Preto is honorarily restored to its former position as state capital of 
Minas Gerais during the festival.

Full story:
https://encyclopedia2.thefreedictionary.com/Inconfidencia+Week
 
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