NEWS

In February the most popular celebration on the planet, Carnival, was held in Brazil as well. And Brazilians do know how to party and celebrate carnival. Brazil is a diverse country and this is also visible in its Carnival Celebrations as there are multiple types across the country. From the famous Samba Parade in Rio and São Paulo, through the trios elétricos carnival in Salvador, the Olodum parade in Pelourinho, Frevo parties in Recife and Olinda to the many local Street Parties across Brazil. The Samba Parade Carnival in Rio, the most popular one and well-known, is an important news item world wide. Samba Schools compete to become champion and this year the Viradouro samba school has won Rio's Carnival parade competition with its tribute to black women. They also did honour a cobra which is considered sacred in some parts of the African country of Benin. In this way the samba school wanted to highlight Brazil's historic ties with Benin, from where many were taken to Brazil as slaves. The snake symbol was visible in the impressive floats and costumes. Congrats Viradouro!