African languages, especially from Nigeria and Angola, have survived in religious rituals, cooking and some general words, the most well-known example being samba. ... This national hedonism also manifests itself in Brazil's highly developed beach culture; the country's superb music and dancing; rich regional cuisines; and in the most relaxed and tolerant attitude to sexuality - gay and straight - that you'll find anywhere in South America. ...

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