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  2. Brazilian Carnival - Wikipedia

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    During carnival, the Repúblicas turn to affordable accommodation for both residents and visitors coming from all over the country. The city hills, narrow streets, and stone pavement prevent traffic of heavy sound trucks. [24] Zé Pereira dos Lacaios, the oldest carnival block in Brazil with more than 150 years, parade in the city.

  3. Rio Carnival - Wikipedia

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    The origins of the Rio Carnival celebration dates back to the 16th and 17th centuries. Carnival was brought to Brazil by Portuguese colonizers between the 16th and 17th centuries, manifesting itself initially through the 'Entrudo', a popular festival where public games and lighthearted mockery would run wild in the streets.

  4. Carnival of São Paulo - Wikipedia

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    The Carnival of São Paulo (Portuguese: Carnaval de São Paulo) is a major Brazilian Carnival. It features a parade of Samba schools and takes place in the Anhembi Sambadrome of São Paulo on the Friday and Saturday night of the week of Carnival. [1] It is currently considered one of Brazil's biggest and most important popular events.

  5. Carnival - Wikipedia

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    Recife Carnival, in Recife, Pernambuco, Brazil Carnival circuit of Salvador, Bahia, Brazil The Carnival in Brazil (Portuguese: Carnaval) is a major part of Brazilian culture. The first expression of this festivity took place in Rio de Janeiro in 1641, with the préstitos , very similar to musical processions that were held on public streets ...

  6. Category:Brazilian Carnival - Wikipedia

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    2016 in Brazilian carnival (3 P) B. Bahian Carnival (3 P) R. Rio Carnival (1 C, 37 P) S. Samba schools (2 C, 2 P) Samba enredo composers (5 P) Sambadrome (3 P)

  7. Bahian Carnival - Wikipedia

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    Bahian Carnival (Portuguese: Carnaval baiano) is the annual carnival festival celebrated in the Brazilian state of Bahia, mainly in its capital, Salvador. The event officially lasts for six days, beginning on the Thursday before Ash Wednesday and concluding on Ash Wednesday at noon.

  8. Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - Wikipedia

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    The Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí is a purpose-built parade area built for the Rio Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.The venue is also known as Passarela Professor Darcy Ribeiro or simply the Sambódromo in Portuguese or Sambadrome in English.

  9. Category:Carnivals in Brazil - Wikipedia

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    Brazilian Carnival (7 C, 22 P) J. Jogo do Bicho (1 C, 5 P) R. Rio Carnival (1 C, 37 P) S. São Paulo Carnival (1 C, 7 P) Pages in category "Carnivals in Brazil"