Carnaval season has officially began in Brazil. It is concidered to be by some the biggest event of the Universe. It is for sure the most famous festival. Carnaval begins on the 13th and for the next four days, Brazil will be immerged in the colorful state of party and extreme happiness that made Carnaval what it is today. Although Carnavil is celebrated all over Brazil, the biggest event is in Rio de Janeiro. The parade in the Sambodromo began on the 14th and continues on to the following day. During this period, twelve first class School of Samba will light up the arena with their magnificent allegoric cars, thousands of "sambistas" marching to the samba-enredo's rhythm and a whole bunch of tradition and history told in the most spectacular way. The judges will grade the many aspects of each school's presentation and a winner one will be chosen.
Although Carnaval is directly related to Rio, Sao Paulo also has its good share of the pie. In the northern states of Brazil, particularly in Bahia and Pernanbuco, Carnaval's structure is a little bit different but the feeling and the meaning are pretty much the same. There, people go out on streets and squares where many Axe concerts and events happen simultaneously.
The country stops completely for almost a week and the festiveties are intense, day and night. The consumption of beer account for 80% of annual consumption and tourism receives 70% of annual visitors. Although economically Carnaval turns out to be a gold mine, the informal fun-day-out is really a national passion. The financial matter is little responsible for that. It happens mostly because of its magnetic all-good veil that welcomes whoever wants to be a part of it.
Wow...i always wanted to go to Brazil, and by actually knowing more of this wonderful country it actually helps me knowledge of the country. By the Carnavals it really does help Brazil a lot i didn't know that the annual tourism gave 70% of the carnavals. I cant wait to go one day.!
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