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Brazilian Carnival

Brazilian Carnival. The Carnival - the largest folk Brazil ian festival. The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is known all around the world and attracts a lot of tourists. The first c arnival celebrations called "Entrudo" ( from Latin word "entrance").

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Brazilian Carnival

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  1. Brazilian Carnival

  2. The Carnival - the largest folk Brazilian festival.The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is known all around the world and attracts a lot of tourists.

  3. The first carnival celebrations called "Entrudo" (fromLatin word "entrance") The Brazilian carnival began in 1723 with the arrival of immigrants from the Portuguese islands of Madeira, the Azores and Cape Verde.

  4. This holiday since old days passed 40 days prior to the Holy Week and was an original boundary behind which the Great post began. Many people argue, that has served as the beginning of carnival tradition. In its start was the portugal “Fun day " - a holiday when it was accepted to fool each other in the every possible ways: to pour out the water, throw crude eggs, corn and a string bean. Girls usually throw from balconies at heads of the boys who have liked by them, but boys did not take offence at it, but also perceived it as flirting.

  5. In 1840 the first carnival ball was held.A lot of masks, mustaches and beards were brought to a traditional mask shop from abroad to make carnival costumes

  6. In 1907, there was "Corso" - a procession of cars - has become one of the main shows in the Carnival of Rio de Janeiro.

  7. For 4 days he becomes a full owner of the city. Traditionally, the Carnival in Brazil begins with the "official part" - a symbolic handing of the key of the city mayor to the King of the Carnival.

  8. Carnival characters - soldiers, doctor, lawyer, buffoon, Pulcinella.

  9. There are a lot of schools where dancers study to dance samba in Rio de Janeiro. During the carnival they are united in separate procession and compete for a rank of the champion of the carnival. Music, suits and dances are estimated. The rhythm is necessary for dancing samba. If someone of the performers does not have drums, spectators will beat off a rhythm with help of spoons or bottles.

  10. During the Carnival work in Rio de Janeiro stops, and everyone wants to join to street celebration.

  11. Preparations for the carnival begin in advance – because dancing fancy dresses are created every year again. That’s why they can be compared to a wedding dress – they are sewed individually for each girl and she can put it on only once.

  12. The guarantee of good design of a dancing fancy dress – impressive materials and original model. The costumes are very important, they create a fantastic atmosphere of the Carnival. The real fans do not regret any money on such suits. Crowds of devils and angels, knights, paradise birds… can be seen everywhere.

  13. The make-up of the Brazilian carnival -the tradition that has the African roots. The bodies and faces are painted. The costumes are thrown out after the Carnival. The new will be made again next year.

  14. Thankfor your attention!!!

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