The "Fire Light" who brought nudism to Brazil

Remembering Luz Del Fuego on Brazil’s Day of Naturism

February 21st is known in Brazil as “Day of Naturism”, celebrated in honor of Luz Del Fuego, who was born on that date in 1917.

Luz Del Fuego was a Brazilian feminist, performer, snake charmer, and naturist who rose to fame in the 1940s for her highly controversial nude dance performances. Born Dora Vivacqua in 1917, she later adopted the stage name Luz Del Fuego, inspired by an Argentinian lipstick brand. Luz Del Fuego was not only known for her unique beauty, but also for her intelligence, passionate spirit, and gumption. She was a controversial figure for her use of nudity in dance and activism, who used her fame as a platform to criticize political hypocrisy and advocate for social reform.