The city of Rio das Ostras, in the interior of Rio, is one of the 15 Brazilian cities competing for the international “Creative City” seal, which is offered by UNESCO. In order for the city to win the award, the population must sign an online petition. Through the seal, the city is recognized as a developer of a creative economy, through some segment. Rio das Ostras is competing for the award through the music category.
See the other 14 Brazilian municipalities competing for the seal in different categories:
Diamantina (MG)
Campinas (SP)
Pelotas (RS)
Aracaju (SE)
Taubate (SP)
Cataguases (MG)
Niteroi (RJ)
New Hamburg (RS)
Belo Horizonte (MG)
Sao Paulo (SP)
Itaboraí (RJ)
Imbituba (SC)
Santana de Parnaiba (SP)
Duke of Caxias (RJ)
