Brazil destinations: The glamour of Brazil
Carnival , in Rio de Janeiro
CARNIVAL
VACATIONS IN BRAZIL
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The carnival is
one of the main celebrations in Brazil. It lasts
5 days (from Saturday to Wednesday) with fun.
Carnival balls in the street of Rio, the Samba
Parade in the famous Sambadrome and a lot of fun
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Carnival activities around Brazil normally take
place from the Friday prior to Ash Wednesday and
continue up to and including Ash Wednesday
itself. One of the traditional highlights of
carnival (Karneval) in Rio de Janeiro is the
parade of the top samba schools which take place
on the Sunday and Monday nights of carnival along
the purpose built Passarela do Samba
(Sambódromo), located on Avenida Marques de
Sapucaí, close to the city centre. The
winners’ parade, featuring the top samba
schools from all the divisions, will take place
on the following Saturday (February 9 in 2008).
The Land of
Carnival!
But carnival is not
just about Rio de Janeiro. It is celebrated
throughout the country. Other major carnival
celebrations are held in Salvador, Recife and
Olinda....
The most famous after Rio, is the Salvador
Carnival.
TAGS
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carnival, Sao Paolo karneval, Brasilien karneval,
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carnival, Brazil carnivale.
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