Rio Carnival is one of the biggest, boldest and brightest events in the Brazilian calendar, and it’s taking the country’s tourism capital by storm next week. The sound of samba rings ...

Despite being a state capital and Brazil's sixth-largest city ... to appropriate a spontaneous and popular event to somehow standardise our carnival," said Polse. Besides investing for the ...

The Brazilian celebration of Mardi Gras was ... have killed at least 44 people and led officials to cancel some Carnival events there. Many of the samba schools are celebrating Indigenous and ...

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I'm part Brazilian but before this past February ... to experience the annual event of Carnival. Carnival, or carnaval in Portuguese, is a multi-day festival held in Rio de Janeiro each year.

Brazil. (Photo by Buda Mendes/Getty Images) For starters, get your rest. Carnival is a nighttime event that goes into the wee hours of the morning. It’s recommended that you arrive at the ...

Brazilian Carnival season is a spectacle of colours, rhythms, and emotions that attracts revellers from all over the world. This year's event officially takes place between February 28 and March ...

Yes, although regular safety precautions should be taken at the event. The UK government advises: “Criminals target large-scale celebrations in Brazil, such as the Carnival in major cities.