Fenadoce

Fenadoce is a sweets festival that kind of reminds me of the scene from Willy Wonka where everybody enters the room with the lake full of chocolate… accept it is infested with Giant Animated Ants and all the sweets must be paid for (pictures accompany this post). Doces are Brasilian sweets that are similar to truffles but different, and they are DELICIOUS! The festival takes place in Pelotas, RS Brasil. On a side note Pelotas translates to Balls in English. The grounds have a carnival much like the ones found at festivals in the United States, but within the buildings the real excitement happens. Inside they have what looks like a miniature city and every building is selling Doces. There are also statues of cupcake people, and of course what I would consider to be the mascot of the festival Giant Ants.  This makes an enormous amount of sense since ants love sugar and crumbs, but still it’s hard not to laugh a little; I don’t know why I find this so entertaining.  There is also a part of the grounds that have tents with many vendors selling or promoting various companies or organizations. There were aspects that resembled American festivals and also parts that were unique to the local culture and specialties of the city and region. Overall this was a great experience and I am happy I was able to attend Fenadoce.