By Carlos Mendes, Special Correspondent for Ecoturismo & Liberdade
Welcome to – the edition where clothing becomes irrelevant, but culture becomes king. The Shift: From Coast to Canyon For six years, the Brazilian Naturist Federation (FBrN) has held seasonal gatherings. But Part 6 marks a historical turning point. For the first time, the festival relocated from the crowded beaches of Praia do Pinho and Abricó to a private eco-retreat in the rolling hills of Rio Grande do Sul. brazilnaturistfestivalpart6
The festival did not try to be European naturism (sterile and polite). It did not try to be American naturism (legalistic and fenced-in). It became quilombo naturism – a community of escape, reclaiming the land and the flesh as one. By Carlos Mendes, Special Correspondent for Ecoturismo &
“The beach is beautiful, but it is passive,” explains festival organizer Luna Torres. “For , we wanted the participants to engage with their bodies and their heritage. We asked: What does a Brazilian naturist look like outside of the postcard?” For the first time, the festival relocated from