The Carnival in Rio de Janeiro is a world famous festival held before Lent every year and considered the biggest carnival in the world with two million people per day on the streets. The first festivals of Rio date back to 1723 Rio is second biggest city of Brazil where is the site of carnival place. Rio carnival is arranged every February and 40 days ago of the Easter. Traditionally, carnival has been on Saturday, Sunday, Monday and Tuesday.
Rio Carnival is known all around the world and people visit to enjoy carnaval in Rio de Janerio every year. One of the greatest elements of the Rio Carnaval is that it not only provides entertainment for many people around the world but it also gives a chance to learn about the true culture of Brazil. Carnival is very important to the Brazilians, it sums up their culture. Rio carnival is effected everybody all around the Brazil and off course all around the world. Brazilian carnival was being started from old Indian tradition.
Rio Carnival is the result of months of preparation. People eagerly anticipate the start of each year's Rio Carnival. It begins with the crowning of the Fat King (King Momo), who is presented with a giant silver and gold key by the city's mayor. It is a euphoric event where people dance, sing, party and have tons of fun. There are many parties that take place before, during and after Carnival all night and all day. It allows someone's true heart to come out and have as much fun as possible.
As the parade is taking place in the Sambadrome and the balls are being held in the Copacabana Palace and beach, many of the carnival participants are at other locations. Street festivals are very common during carnival and are highly populated by the locals.
With the combination of the parade, the balls, and the street carnivals, Rio’s carnival is said to be the greatest show on Earth. As the Rio de Janeiro handbook states, The Rio carnival is probably the most famous party in the world.
This year Rio carnival will be on February 18th 2012. Book your hotel online with GalaHotels. http://www.galahotels.com/Hotels/Brazil/Rio_De_Janeiro.aspx
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