The main events
When is it celebrated?
The dates can vary
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What does it mean?
Eymology
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When did it start?
A bit of history
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Recife & Olinda
Spontaneous and colorful
The different carnivals of Brazil
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At the Brazilian Carnival, Samba schools, or escolas do samba, play a central role, with very elaborate dance, music, and singing ensembles that parade through the streets (in Salvador) and in "sambadromes" (in São Paulo and Rio De Janeiro).
Salvador
Renowned and extraordinary
Sao Paulo
Spectacular rhythm and colors
Rio de Janeiro
The most famous in the world
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Rio´s Guinness World Record
2M+
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Río de Janeiro
and Sao Paulo
62%
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Brazil's Carnival
