Maré: From Rio de Janeiro’s Favelas to the Edinburgh Fringe 

In Rio de Janeiro, there are more than 1000 favelas (informal neighbourhoods) that are home to an estimated 1.5 million people. The word “favela” is often translated to “slum” or “shantytown” in English, evoking images of squalor, pain, and destitution. These connotations are amplified through efforts by the media to ensure a routine sensationalisation of … Read more