Tuesday 24 February 2009

Brazilian Carnival


The Brazilian Carnival known as Carnaval is an annual festival in Brazil held four days before Ash Wednesday. Brazilian Carnival exhibits some differences from its European counterparts, having mixed Euro, Native and African elements. Furthermore, rhythm, participation, and costume vary from one region of Brazil to another. Only samba-school affiliates participate in the shows. Smaller cities often have no public events but promote balls in recreational clubs. The northeastern cities of Salvador, Porto Seguro and Recife have organized groups parading through streets, but watchers are also welcome to dance. The streets will be flooded with people dancing in joy.

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