Carnival in Brazil

This is the biggest, colorful, emotional, bright, folk holiday of Brazil.Carnival is the largest, colorful, emotional, bright, folk festival in Brazil. Who hasn’t heard of the carnival held annually in Rio de Janeiro?

The celebration of this great holiday from year to year falls on different dates.

Officially, the carnival begins on the Saturday preceding Lent and lasts for five days before the Quarta-feira de cinzas ("Ash Wednesday"). But, as a rule, the celebration of the carnival goes beyond the official deadlines.

Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is a samba parade and theatrical show held on the Sambadrome in the city center for a huge number of spectators, where 14 famous schools compete for the title of winner. Each school demonstrates its ability for 80 minutes to the deafening beat of drums and singing its own anthem, revealing the content of its performance through costumes and dance. Competent judges evaluate the representation of each school.

Carnival in Brazil is a holiday for all its inhabitants. Even many local celebrities are actively involved in its organization and conduct, not shy to show off their semi-naked body.

This holiday begins to prepare from childhood. And in stores you can buy carnival clothes for children, starting from the age of one.

Carnival has long turned into a big item of income, attracting tourists from all over the world. But, heading for this magnificent holiday, it is necessary to remember the observance of personal security measures, so tourists are advised not to leave the hotel with an amount in your pocket exceeding 20 CU.