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Glamorous Carnival Costumes

Filed under: Brazil General - January 13th, 2005

This picture shows another one of the glamourous costumes of the carnival. These costumes use peacock feathers, and are quite intricate in their designs. This costume will not be seen in the parade, but will be seen in clubs that hold carnival competitions for glamour and originality.

Costumes of the Carnival

Filed under: Brazil General - January 13th, 2005

This picture shows some of the more revealing costumes that you will see during the Carnival parades. Brazilians are quite open-minded and care free about showing off their bodies, especially during the carnival. It is very common to see girls with similar costumes to this, as well as many costumes that reveal women’s upper body. Carnival is a time for excitement, dancing, partying, and entertaining!

Mini Carnival Parade

Filed under: Brazil General - January 13th, 2005

This picture shows one of the carnival parades that happens in a smaller city. Since almost all of the cities in Brazil celebrate carnival with a parade, it is very common that if you are in Brazil during carnival, you will be able to watch a parade. It is a very exciting event, and is taken very seriously by the samba school members. It is a competition, so all of the schools competing in the parade want to win! Carnival is an amazing spectacle that can only be truley experienced first hand.

The Glamorous side of the Carnival in Brazil

Filed under: Brazil General - January 13th, 2005

This is a picture of a woman who is competing in another aspect of the carnival. This is not part of the parade, this is another event during the carnival celebration that happens in ball rooms of clubs, or hotels. During one of these shows, you will see 2 different kinds of competitions. One is the glamour side, and this is where you will see people dressed in huge fancy costumes that look almost like a mini float. The other side of the competition involves the creative side. Here you will see people with crazy outfits performing dances. Carnival is all about creativity, and entertainment!

Brazil Carnival 2005 almost here!

Filed under: Brazil General - January 13th, 2005

This is a picture of me and a friend of mine at the Carnival 2003 near Sao Paulo. Carnival is an amazing event that is held once a year in almost every city of Brazil. The main cities that hold huge carnival celebrations are Salvador, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Olinda, Recife and Para. Carnival is the most popular celebration in Brazil. I would highly recommend for anyone interested in travelling to Brazil to do it around carnival time!
Carnival for 2005 will be held February 5-8.

Carnival 2005

Filed under: Brazil General - January 13th, 2005

Brazil has one of the most famous celebrations that is known world wide. This celebration, known as Carnival is going to be held next month! Here you see some dancers from samba schools in Sao Paulo. Carnival is held 7weeks before Easter, and last for 4 days, and 4 nights. The Brazilian Carnival starts on a Saturday and ends on Fat Tuesday. Brazil is certainly get ready for this amazing party, so if you are looking for an exotic place to go and experience a unique cultural party, Brazil is the place to be in February 2005.