The Brazil Carnival (or Brazil Carnaval) that I experienced in Rio de Janeiro was a very memorable experience for me. It was an amazing time of block events, fascinating costumes and an incredible Samba show in the Sambodromo. The samba school competition there was the highlight of the week for me. It lasted from about 9:30 until close to 5am. That alone was worth coming to Rio. Following are the 5 reasons why you should experience the Brazil Carnival for yourself.
Brazilian Carnival History - The Brazilian Carnival has gone from being only a celebration prior to the start of Lent to becoming a really big deal. It traces its roots back to Christian traditions, African influences and Brazilian Indians. Every part of Brazil has developed its own atmosphere for Carnival. For example, since the 1930's in Rio there have always been enormous samba parades, which now happen in the Sambodromo, but the Bahia Carnival has much more Reggae type music and African dancing.
Brazilian Carnival Costumes - A lot of people see the costumes during the Brazil Carnival and think it is only an excuse to put pretty girls in almost nothing. But, the costumes actually have a theme. Every samba school or parade group chooses a theme. The costumes are covered in beads, spangles and feathers. The costumes take many months and a lot of man hours to make. The theme is decided upon a year in advance. On one of the nights as I was going to the Sambodromo at the Rio de Janeiro Carnival I noticed folks riding the metro and buses with their costumes in hand. It was really cool to see. You can actually pay a lot of money to get the costume and practice with the school and be in the parade.
Brazilian Carnival Women - The ladies of Brazil Carnival (or Brazil Carnaval) are one of the most memorable things, as well as the costumes, about Carnival. Numerous young girls in the Samba parades wear very small outfits, and work really hard to keep their bodies in shape for their costumes. But, they aren't sporting skimpy costumes simply to put on them, they are wearing them for the pride of their samba schools.
Brazilian Samba Schools - The samba is a unique Brazilian dance. Much more than simply Latin it has major African influences as well. Samba schools are more than simply some place to learn how to dance. During Carnival, specifically the Rio de Janeiro Carnival, they are the highlight of Carnival. Each and every college creates several floats and makes a performance with hundreds of men and women. A samba school usually encompasses a neighborhood or section of the city, and it does not matter if that area is rich or poor, every person takes a part to make their school the best. At the end of Carnival the best Samba school is announced.
Brazilian Carnival Music - It is more than just great dancing and cool costumers, there is also a great deal of live music. Many Brazilian music stars march alongside the schools performing on floats with enormous speakers. You can find also local bands which play as well. The very best way to hear all types of authentic Brazilian music would be to go to all of the different parades during Carnival.
Joel Higginbotham currently lived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil and created his website http://www.brazilcultureandtravel.com/ to give everyone a taste of this amazing country. For more interesting Brazil facts click the following link to discover the Top 8 beaches in Rio de Janeiro.
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