
Five days of partying and madness until Ash Wednesday: the Rio carnival is well worth its reputation as the largest carnival in the world. Follow the procession of samba schools in the Sambodrome, where the real extravagance of music, choreographies, costumes and sequins begins. A victim of its own success, the event has lost its authenticity to some extent; you have to reserve your place a long time in advance and pay the full price. As for the Salvador carnival, more than a million people dance around trios elétricos and lorries converted into floats that transport the musicians. You can join in if you register in advance.
Floats, dancers, and percussion orchestras lead the parade.
© Mikhail Mandrygin / 123RFThe floats descend upon the city!
© detanan / 123RFFollow the parade of the samba schools, which leaves from the sambodrome.
© detanan / 123RFFive days of partying and madness leading right up to Ash Wednesday:
© Mikhail Mandrygin / 123RFThe music, dances, costumes, and sequins all try to outdo each other.
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