Brazilian Carnival – Rio de Janeiro
From Rio Carnival Guide:
"Although Carnival is celebrated in towns and villages throughout Brazil and other Catholic countries, Rio de Janeiro has long been regarded as the Carnival Capital of the World. The Rio Carnival is not only the biggest Carnival, benchmark against which every other carnival is compared but also one of the most interesting artistic global events. Pretty much everyone has heard of the Rio Carnival. Foreign visitors to it alone number around 500,000 every year.
One of the greatest elements of the Rio Carnival is that it not only provides entertainment for many people around the world but at the same time it gives also a chance to learn about the true culture of Brazil.
It is a Euphoric event where people dance, sing, party and have tons of fun. There are many parties that take place before, during and after Carnival all night and all day. It allows someone's true heart to come out and have as much fun as possible.
Carnival is very significant to the people of Brazil. There are carnival celebrations in virtually every corner of Brazil, the best-known ones taking place in Recife together with the neighboring Olinda (in the North of Brazil) and Salvador. But the biggest and most famous carnival is undoubtedly the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro."
Rio Carnival Guide is the best source of information about all aspects of Carnival in Rio de Janeiro – events, venues, history, 2007 Rio Carnival tickets and costumes for the 2007 Samba Parade, Sambodromo information, accomplished with insiders´ recommendations.
The photo is from their site, and features my favorite "Escola de Samba": Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel. Find tons of stunning photos from 2006 Samba Parade here.
February 26th, 2007 at 4:55 am
wow great looking floats!
April 11th, 2007 at 9:26 pm
Hi! I thought you and your readers might be interested in some post-Easter news about Pope Benedict XVI…
The Pope’s car is being auctioned off to raise money for Habitat for Humanity:
http://www.buyacarvideos.com/popecar.htm
The bidding is already more than $200,000! Personally, I think this is a really fun and creative way to raise
money. The auction goes until April 14th if you and your readers want to check it out.
May 27th, 2007 at 12:50 am
I’m a huge fan of Toronto’s Brazilian Carnival Ball, it’s the largest and most spectacular annual Brazilian gala in the world. Full of authentic Brazilian extravaganza, a recreation of the glamorous Rio Carnival. All you could wish for: dancers, electrifying musicians and magnificent costumes, all directly from Rio de Janeiro.
May 30th, 2007 at 1:29 pm
Did you know that Toronto’s premier gala has raised over $44 million net for important causes in health care, research, culture and education too?