August 10, 2012 marks the hundredth anniversary of the birth of the famous Brazilian writer Jorge Amado. It was thanks to his works that millions of readers discovered this largest state in South America. Jorge Amadou's novels were repeatedly filmed, which popularized the writer's work all over the world.
Brazil spent the whole year under the sign of the creativity of its talented son - Jorge Amado. The events held in all settlements of the country were varied, bright, joyful and enchanting. A solemn meeting of the National Congress took place, dedicated to the significance of Jorge Amado's work for the whole country.
In the native state of the writer Bahia, competitions for amateur reciters were held, and excerpts from the famous works of Amadou sounded. In major cities of Brazil, exhibitions, photo expositions, film screenings and book presentations dedicated to the brilliant author were organized.
Famous samba schools - the heart and soul of Brazil - performed at carnivals in Sao Paulo, Salvador and Rio de Janeiro, celebrating the name of Amado. Salvador is the writer's hometown, and the author described the Brazilian extravaganza of music and dance in his debut novel "Carnival Country".
Amada is loved by both intellectuals and ordinary people. He left a rich creative heritage, his works have been translated into forty-nine languages of the world, their circulation is over 80 million copies. All the awards and titles of the writer can be listed for a very long time, he also has the International Lenin Prize "For the strengthening of peace among peoples." His books are imbued with sincerity, love and humanity. Jorge Amada's heroes cannot be forgotten.
The life of a genius writer was long and eventful. Amadou was a communist and revolutionary, went through imprisonment and arrests, lived in exile. The writer spent six years in the Soviet Union. He was an idealist and was upset when perestroika broke out, which destroyed the country of the Soviets.
The house of Jorge Amado in Salvatore will turn into a memorial center, the presentation of this project took place on August 10, on the day of the centenary of the birth of the writer. The dwelling has accumulated many souvenirs, gifts and other interesting gizmos that the writer brought from his travels and which were presented to him by lovers of his work.
