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Carnival 2009: February 21, 22, 23, 24 |
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Carnival in Brazil: |
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Each city in Brazil celebrates its own unique Carnival. In many smaller cities, people gather in social clubs, in the streets, and at parties. Many cities hold parades and other community events. Each Carnival reflects the diverse cultures of Brazil. Therefore, Carnival in the north may be completely different from Carnival in the south. Regardless of where you decide to put your endurance to the test, and see just how much festivity you can possibly sustain, you are guaranteed to have an all around unforgettable experience! |
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Carnival in Rio de
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In Rio de Janeiro will you encounter the mesmerising multi-sensory effects of the parade of samba schools. Combined, the extravagance of the floats, the colorful brilliance of the costumes, the magic of the music, the infectious laughter and the energy of the dancers makes for a complete integration of the arts. And, the excitement of the crowd is absolutely unimaginable! It all takes place in the Sambodromo, a half-mile long pathway built specifically to hold the event in 1984. At the end of the path (known as the Apoteose), each school has just over an hour to perform beneath the stands of nearly 100,000 spectators, trying to convince the crowd and judges of their superiority. Each school's parade is the dramatic realization of a plot through their music, dance, costumes, and floats. The Samba schools, now copied nationwide, were founded in Rio, making Cariocas nearly as passionate supporters of certain samba schools as they are fans of certain soccer teams. Join the Cariocas, and decide for yourself which school deserves the champion title. Allow yourself to enjoy the fantasy of a lifetime by celebrating Carnival in Rio! In addition to the parade, Rio is known worldwide for its' street parties. Here, the magic of the parade is recreated improvisationally as people dance and sing to the endless beats of samba. The streets overflow with an exhuberance impossible to match. People from all walks of life radiate the joy of Carnival. Rio de Janeiro is also famous for its elaborate Carnival costume balls. Some of the best are found in five star hotels, the Sugar-Loaf Ball, and the Gala Gay. Group after group of live artists keep the people moving all night long. The balls generally kick off around 11:00 p.m. and the people don't stop until the early morning! |
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| Carnival Dates: |
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Carnival is a four day event that changes dates every year. It begins forty days before the Catholic holiday, Lent. The celebrations start Friday, prior to Ash Wednesday up until the following Tuesday . Ash Wednesday is a day used for recovering from the previous sleepless nights. However some cities in Brazil will present Carnival activities until the following weekend. Carnival is the peak holiday season in Brazil. Offices and businesses close during the festivities.Brazilians take time off and travel, so make sure to plan your trip well in advance. Remember, you are competing for a hotel room, not only with tourists from all over the world, but also with brazilians. To help you plan your trip to experience the most incredible Carnival celebration we have listed Carnival dates until 2010.
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For additional tourism information, please go to www.braziltourism.org |
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