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Lona Cultural is the common name of a series of covered arena theaters in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, administered by the city's Municipal Secretary of Culture. [1] The theatres serve as venues for cultural activities such as concerts, plays, workshops, art and craft fairs, and courses.

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References

  1. "Lonas Culturais". www.rio.rj.gov.br. 2020-07-22. Archived from the original on 2020-07-22. Retrieved 2024-06-10.