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Rio de Janeiro's Carnival
Rio de Janeiro's Carnival
Rio de Janeiro's Carnival
CARNIVAL
-BRAZIL-
By: Yulissa Arroyo Pacheco
COURSE 11
HISTORY
It is a tradition from
ancient Rome, where
this holiday was
intended to welcome
the spring.
Were used clothing,
masks or disguises,
and where people of
all social classes
could often be
confused.
LOCATION
Is an annual celebration,
between February and
March according to the
year.
There are sensational
parades, music, folk
dances, stunning
costumes and parties
everywhere.
The great Samba parade
is the main highlight.
Samba schools compete
for the title of Champion
of the Parade.
COSTUMES
The costumes
have lights,
bright colors,
glitter, hand
embroidery and a
very elaborate
makeup.
Obrigado!
Oh no, thanks!