page_title: Culture of Porto Velho
section_title: Libraries
hierarchical_section_title: Culture of Porto Velho / Libraries
caption_attribution_description: Prefeitura e Biblioteca Municipal de Porto Velho, Rondônia, Brasil - Town Hall and Library, Porto Velho, Brazil.
context_page_description: The culture of Porto Velho is marked by a strong Northeastern influence with Bumba Meu Boi, the Juninas and Pastorinha peoples, and some influences of south central Brazil. The interpretation of Native American legends, such as the Iara, the Boto and Mapinguari folklore, influenced by migrants. As for handicrafts, there are various exhibitions of indigenous works, utilities and adornment using raw materials like clay, vines, bamboo and rubber. The Artisan's House serves as a support to the initiatives of the genre.
context_section_description: The collection of municipal Porto Velho was waiting for his permanent headquarters for several years until recently was completed works of the Municipal Library next to City Hall. The space has two floors with air-cooled in the city center.
caption: Porto Velho Town Hall and Library, Rondônia, Brazil.
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