Rio Carnival Presentation

Rio Carnival Presentation

Religious Studies

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Introduction

As the colossal Christ the Redeemer statue looms over the favelas of Rio De Janiero, the citizens of the area gather to celebrate one common culture: Samba. This can mean the music, the parades, the dances and everything involved with this gem of Brazilian culture.

"The Carnival is an Industry of Opportunities"

President of Brazil, Lula

Samba Timeline

2023

1926

1723

Rio Carnival Alone Makes £1.3 Billion

First Samba School

First Carnival

1928

1901

First Samba School Competion

Samba Was Banned

When Does The Rio Carnival Occur?

The Rio Samba festival occurs every year on the 9th of Febuary. The parades celebrate the beginning of Lent, and started in the city in 1723. However, Samba was banned for a period of time due to the government believing it came from slaves following the abolition of slavery, which the Brazillian goverment did not like.

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STATS

THIS YEAR'S ATTENDEES

40,000,000+

THIS YEAR"S REVENUE

£1.3 Billion

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Age of People Attending Rio Carnival In 2022

Attendance of Rio Carnival 2011-2023

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92%

of Rio's inhabitants enjoy the carnival.

8%

of Rio's inhabitants dislike the carnival.

is when this data was published.

2023

What Happens During The Rio Carnival?

You can expect to see street parades with extravagant floats showcasing Brazilian culture, with millions of locals and tourists alike taking to the streets to experience the buzz that the event brings to the city and area.

Religion

The Rio Carnival is technically a Christian festival, as it represents the beginning of Lent. However, over time it has become less focused on its religious aspect, and people from all cultures and religions gather to celebrate.

56%

of workers were male.

34%

of workers were women who were born women.

of workers gave an answer and were either a trans woman or non-binary.

2%

Story

Carnival festivities in Brazil date back to 1723 with Portugese immigrants introducing the tradition of Entrudo (a Portugese celebration). People on the streets threw buckets of water on each other, throwing mud and food as well. This resulted in fights and riots.

Samba Songs

Listen to an Example of a Famous Samba Song.

Samba De Janeiro

Why Is Samba Celebrated?

Samba became integral to Brazilian Carnivals, and nowadays is a way of celebrating the African culture in Brazil as a result of the Slave Trade.

What Is The Most Important Part?

In my opinion, the most important part of the Rio Festival is the people coming together to celebrate. Due to Samba's origins rooted in slavery, and the ban on the celebration, I believe that it shows the diversity and equality of modern Brazil.

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Fun Fact!

The Rio Carnival was inspired by a Portugese festival in the 1650's, Entrudo!

Samba De Janeiro

Zenker, Moreira & Engels

Samba De Janeiro is a remix of several works by the three South American composers mentioned above by a German pop group known as Bellini in 1997. It puts a modern twist on the typical Brazillian Samba genre, and the song has been played at Samba Carnivals in recent times.