Rio comes to the capital!

Brazil is the hottest, sexiest, most vibrant of South America countries - and top London landmark Selfridges are honouring the spirit of Rio with a month-long multi-faceted in-store celebration!

Following on from last year's brilliant theme 'Bodycraze', the shop will be suffused with the country's passionate culture, fashion, food, music, film and art in a way never seen before...including a 13-metre replica of Rio de Janeiro's famous Christ statue to be unveiled on the store front!

Highlights of the Brasil 40º event include a teeming Brazilian market, sexy fashion, an in-store cinema, authentic Brazilian food and exotic drinks, erotic classes in the art of seduction Brasilian-style, stunning live music and so much more.

So, donning our thong bikinis and grabbing a Caipiranha, we at This is London are getting into the Brazilian spirit of things!

We've found the best places in London to get a taste of this fiery culture, got the lowdown on the best of Brazilian culture, picture galleries, travel guides, competitions and quirky facts about this thriving corner of the world. Ai ai aiiii!

Brasil 40º is taking place at Selfridges, Oxford Street from May 5-31. To find out more information go to www.selfridges.com/brasil. Supporting events are being organised by the Brazilian Embassy, see www.brazil.org.uk.