Coming from Curitiba, Maria Fernanda Loureiro, 18, is the second time the Brique Redemption. She criticizes what he considers "little diversity of products." Another Curitiba, Smanhotto Flavia, 19, praises the cultural identity. "It's gourd of mate, leather crafts and other products typical of the gaucho culture. In Curitiba, there are also craft fairs outdoors, but there products do not reflect the local culture as well as here, "he says.
Enjoying the sunny Sunday, the couple Denise and Chris, the regulars Brique reaffirm the observation of the tourist. "The interesting Brique is that it preserves its traditions. The trade is secondary, People come here to feel the atmosphere of the briquette, to meet people, make the tea, says Cristiano.
For Denise, in the summer, half the population of Porto Alegre go to
beach, which is why there is a certain emptiness of the public. According to her, in the cold, most people come to the Redemption, mate taking in the sun. "The Brique is full, crowded, is very beautiful! Winter wins this summer and let the Brique looks very colorful. Taking mate in briquette is different from taking mate elsewhere. We leave here energized, "he explains.














