Igarassu

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Igarassu (or Igaraçu) is a city in the Brazilian state of Pernambuco. The city is situated on the North coast of the Metropolitan Region of Recife.

[edit] History

Igarassu was originally inhabited by Caetés Indians. Duarte Coelho Pereira arrived in 1535, giving control of it to the Portuguese crown. By order of Duarte Coelho, a landmark of rock, was as a border between Pernambuco and Itamaracá. This was the beginning of the Portuguese settlement of Brazil.

1535: The oldest church of Brazil was founded.

1537: The Village of Igarassu was established, which means “Great Canoe” in Tupi-Guarani.

1685: The nearby cities of Recife, Olinda, Itamaracá and Goiana were devastated by the yellow fever. However, Igarassu escaped unharmed of the plague.

The past of Igarassu is marked by its participation in libertarian fights. One example is the Praieira Revolution, when the troops of Colonel Manuel Pereira de Morais was installed in the Convent of Saint Antonio. Today, the Pinacoteca Museum functions stands in its place.

[edit] Music

"Gold and silver orchestra", founded by Artenio Paulino dos Santos mixes classical music, pop, hip-hop and rock with elements of regional styles, such as: "frevo", "coco" , "afoxé" , "ciranda", "maracatú".

Coordinates: 7°50′S 34°54′W