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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. Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí - Wikipedia

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    Niemeyer worked closely with vice-governor Darcy Ribeiro (1922–1997), a Brazilian anthropologist, on the location and building concept. The Sambadrome was not only to function as the centerpiece of the Rio Carnival, but also house a primary school with 115 classrooms underneath the bleachers of the structure.

  6. 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 ...

  7. Recife - Wikipedia

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    Another famous carnival music style from Pernambuco is Maracatu. The cities of Recife and Olinda hold the most authentic and democratic Brazilian Carnival celebrations. The largest carnival in Brazil is Galo da Madrugada, which takes place in Downtown Recife on Carnival Saturday. Another famous event is the "Noite dos Tambores Silenciosos."

  8. Fazendinha - Wikipedia

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    The town is home to the main beach for the capital, and is known for its carnival celebration. [4] The Fazendinha Exhibition Park is located in the town. It is mainly used as a livestock market. [5] ExpoBúfalo is an annual livestock show of buffalos, and the highlight of the show is a rodeo. [6] In 1988, Fazendinha became a district of Macapá ...

  9. 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.