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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. 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.

  5. 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.

  6. Can Carnival cool tensions in Brazil and beyond?

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    Feb 28 (Reuters) - Carnival got under way across Brazil on Friday interspersed with simmering antigovernment protests and alongside preparations in 12 cities for the upcoming soccer World Cup.

  7. Afoxê - Wikipedia

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    Carnival celebrations in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil. The annual Carnival that takes place in several cities of Brazil is considered the country's largest public festival. . Specifically, Carnival in Bahia Salvador is the birthplace of several groups from the Afro-Brazilian tradition, afoxé, which relates to Afro-Brazilian Carnival traditions linked to the Candomblé rel

  8. Gisele Bündchen Celebrates Carnival in Brazil - AOL

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    Gisele Bündchen is living her best life! On Sunday, the 42-year-old model celebrated carnival in Rio de Janeiro. The former Victoria's Secret model documented her festivities on Instagram, giving ...

  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. ... Pages in category "Carnivals in Brazil" The following 3 pages are in this category, out of 3 total.