São Paulo City Hall wants Virada Cultural in the metaverse, councilor questionThe; understand

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The city of São Paulo wants to host the "Virada Cultural do Metaverso - 2023", a 24-hour event that should take place between the 27th and 28th of May. The initiative will bring people together both physically and digitally. The activities presented will include dance, music and gastronomy. With the aim of promoting harmonious coexistence in public and digital spaces, Virada can count on R$ 10,1 million for the notice destined for its implementation, with the expectation of receiving one million participants.

The Civil Society Organization (OSC) with the best proposal will be responsible for holding the event, which seeks to intensify discussions about new possibilities for interaction between users/citizens with the real and virtual world provided by the metaverse. CSOs interested in participating have until April 22nd to present their project proposals, following the requirements established by the Department of Culture.

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The initiatives presented must have digital and physical multisensory technological plans, physical and operational infrastructure to execute the initiative, in addition to being able to receive audiences without geographic, social or age restrictions.

The platform used in Virada Cultural do Metaverso – 2023 should also be broadcast live on relevant streaming sites. The event notice is available on official website of the city of São Paulo. With this initiative, the city hopes to expand the debate on new possibilities for interaction between people and the virtual world, providing entertainment for the population of São Paulo and encouraging creativity in their relationship with the city.

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City councilor questionthe Cultural Turn in the metaverse

In contrast to the proposal, councilor Toninho Vespoli (Psol) asked the Municipal Audit Court (TCM) to analyze the edict. According to Vespoli, the amount invested does not match the popularity of virtual environments, which cannot be accessed by a large part of the Brazilian population. On the other hand, City Hall stated that the hiring has not yet been confirmed and that the process is ongoing. Regarding the councilor's request to TCM, the City Hall claims that it was not notified.

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