The Crazy Carnival Festival in Brazil

Rio Carnival, so colourful!

Carnival in Brazil is the annual carnival which takes place forty six days prior to Easter. It was originally intended to use up all the things that Christians tended to give up for Lent, such as meat.  Participation, rhythm and dress differ from region to region.

In the southern side of Brazil, big arranged parades are allowed by organised by samba schools. The northeastern regions of Brazil have organized teams parading through streets and people are able to talk freely with them.

This festival is influenced by African-Brazilian culture. It is held for six days, during which the streets come alive with people singing and dancing. The genres of brazilian carnival music are the samba-enredo, samba de embalo, samba de bloco and the marchinha.

Carnival is a well known holiday in the city of Brazil and has become a huge tourist attraction. Many places close for the duration of Carnival, especially in Coastal areas, so make sure you are well stocked up on anything you might need before it begins! The local government also provides condoms and increases efforts to promote AIDS awareness during Carnival in order to keep party-goers safe.

Anything that raises awareness of AIDS must be a good thing

Carnival in Brazil is an amazing experience and is different every year.What remains constant is the feeling of celebration of the Brazilian way of life! All people can participate in the Brazil carnival by laughing and dancing with friends in the streets.

Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is a magic show of lights, big floats and celebrities.  The atmosphere is totally electric!  There are also incredible firework shows.  Everywhere you turn there is something else to marvel at!

There are some truly amazing floats to be seen at Rio Carnival

The carnival is full of good food kiosks and stores but you are also welcome to save money by bringing your own food and drink. Accommodation in Brazil is often fully-booked throughout Carnival, so make sure you book in advance!  It is also a good idea to arrive a few days before the celebrations officially begin, in order to explore and to soak up the atmosphere of excitement as you explore the city. Make sure you check out the great deal Expedia has on hotel accommodations.