Carnival

in Brazil
in Brazil
What is it?
o A week-long party
characterizes Brazils
Carnival.

o Madi Gras:
Tuesday of carnival
Tuesday Fit

o Celebrations and
parades are held
throughout the country.
 Carnival began in the 1830s

Lent is the 46-day period observed

Histor
primarily by Roman Catholics as a
means of sacrifice and abstinence in
preparation for Easter.
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 History
During the late 1800s,
street musicians and
dancing were introduced
in Rio de Janeiro's
Carnival.

The celebration includes

live music, street
performances, dancing,
floats, costumes, food
and beverages
Rio de Janeiro's Carnival
Rio de Janeiro has one of the most
well-known Carnival celebrations.

Rio's Carnival is heavily influenced by the

favelas, the poorest neighborhoods in the city.
Rio de Janeiro's Carnival
o Favelas residents are often members of local
samba schools and participate extensively in
group performances and brings many
different types of people together.
 Bahia's Carnival

The Carnival integrates

reggae and traditional
African rhythms with
traditional samba
music and dancing.
Bahia's Carnival
o Indian groups derive their
style from the United States'
Western movies and dress up
as Native Americans.
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