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Friday, April 25, 2014

Samba Dancers 2014 - (7) - Carnival in Rio de Janeiro

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PHOTO: Carnival in Rio de Janeiro 2012
Members of Portela samba school perform in the first day of parades of Carnival of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on 19 February 2012.
Posted by rbcdaily on 20 February 2012
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Brazilian Carnival - an annual festival, which takes place 40 days before Easter and followed by Lent. It is launched over the weekend in the capital of Rio de Janeiro.



Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010
Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010
Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010

PHOTO: Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010
This photo was taken on February 16, 2010, by www.bart.la Bart Lapers.
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http://www.veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2013/03/samba-dancers-brazils-carnival-6.html


The Carnival is one of the biggest national holiday of the country. It has some differences from the carnivals in Europe and in other Latin American countries. The first day of competition between the best Brazilian samba schools are held in a special rebuilt Sambodromo " Marquis de Saukai ."


Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010
Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010
PHOTO: Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010
This photo was taken on Februrary 23, 2010, by www.bart.la Bart Lapers.
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http://www.veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2013/03/samba-dancers-brazils-carnival-6.html
 
Holiday ends on 'Fat' Tuesday - the last day before the 40-day Lent. And on 'Ash' Wednesday the medalists of the carnival competitions will be determined. Dancers go to church to sprinkle ashes as a sign of repentance and humility.


Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010
Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010
PHOTO: Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010
This photo was taken on Februrary 23, 2010, by www.bart.la Bart Lapers.
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http://www.veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2013/03/samba-dancers-brazils-carnival-6.html

 
The members of the Brazilian samba schools are competing with each other in a dance for five days and nights. Especially for this occasion, the participants of the parade (and not only) specially prepare lavish, often outrageous costumes.



Globeleza Valeria Valensa Samba Schools Parade Rio De Janeiro
PHOTO: Globeleza Valeria Valensa Samba Schools Parade Rio De Janeiro
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Carnival in Mazatlán began with the burning of effigies representing a Frenchwoman, Florence Cassez. She is the woman in a Mexican prison for kidnapping, and in January 23 she was sent to France. Mazatlan Residents felt that burning the effigy will secure prosperity for the whole year.



Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2011
PHOTO: Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2011
Posted by Ivica Miskovic on Wednesday, March 09, 2011
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With more than two million people expected to flock to the streets of Rio De Janeiro each day, the five day extravaganza could be the largest one yet.


Brazil’s Orgasmic Samba and Sex Carnival 2009 – Luma De Oliveira
PHOTO: Luma de Oliveira
Brazil’s Orgasmic Samba and Sex Carnival 2009 – Luma De Oliveira
Two leading samba schools taking part in the final night of the top-tier parades surprised Brazilians by choosing women aged 46 and 44.

One is a former model though, and the other – Luma De Oliveira – was once a Playboy cover girl.
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In 2009 two leading samba schools taking part in the final night of the top-tier parades surprised Brazilians by choosing women aged 46 and 44.

One is a former model though, and the other – Luma De Oliveira – was once a Playboy cover girl.



Carnival in Rio de Janeiro in 2014
PHOTO: Carnival in Rio de Janeiro in 2014
The members of the Brazilian samba schools are competing with each other in a dance for five days and nights. Especially for this occasion, the participants of the parade (and not only) specially prepare lavish, often outrageous costumes.
Posted by pinkmause on March 10, 2014
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The members of the Brazilian samba schools are competing with each other in a dance for five days and nights. Especially for this occasion, the participants of the parade (and not only) specially prepare lavish, often outrageous costumes.



Carnival in Rio de Janeiro - Loira da Laje.

It is very easy to get from Rio de Janeiro to Paraty and even find accommodation in Paraty.

If you do not know what to do this summer, go to Rio and enjoy the beaches and caipirinhas in Paraty!



Grande Rio - Carnaval 2010 - destaque de chão
PHOTO: Grande Rio - Carnaval 2010 - destaque de chão
Paraty is a colonial town in the state of Rio de Janeiro that has beautiful beaches, paradise islands and the magic of a colonial village.
In Rio the dancers are wearing only the most important 3 grueling parts.
ČTK, EPA, REUTERS
Posted by Claudio Lara on February 16, 2010

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Paraty is a colonial town in the state of Rio de Janeiro that has beautiful beaches, paradise islands and the magic of a colonial village.

In Rio the dancers are wearing only the most important 3 grueling parts.



Carnival - Brazil 2009 - Rainha Bateria Imperio da Tijuca
PHOTO: Carnival - Brazil 2009 - Rainha Bateria Imperio da Tijuca
Nana Gouvêa (Nana Gouveia), Sebastiana Gouvêa Morais is a Brazilian model and actress. (Wikipedia)
Born: May 3, 1975 (age 38), Jataí, Goiás, Brazil
Posted by Claudio Lara on January 30, 2009
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Nana Gouvêa (Nana Gouveia), Sebastiana Gouvêa Morais is a Brazilian model and actress. (Wikipedia)

Born: May 3, 1975 (age 38), Jataí, Goiás, Brazil



Nana Gouveia Showing Off Her Bikini Body
Nana Gouveia Showing Off Her Bikini Body
PHOTO: Nana Gouveia Showing Off Her Bikini Body
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Carnival in Rio. Brazil
PHOTO: Carnival in Rio. Brazil
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Rio Carnival Samba Festival. I'm off to Rio ...
PHOTO: Rio Carnival Samba Festival. I'm off to Rio ...
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http://www.veryfatoldman.blogspot.sg/2013/03/samba-dancers-brazils-carnival-6.html


Samba Dancers
PHOTO: Mexico wants to beat the carnival in Rio? See their Samba dancers
Carnival in Mazatlán began with the burning of effigies representing a Frenchwoman, Florence Cassez. She is the woman in a Mexican prison for kidnapping, and in January 23 she was sent to France. Mazatlan Residents felt that burning the effigy will secure prosperity for the whole year.
With more than two million people expected to flock to the streets of Rio De Janeiro each day, the five day extravaganza could be the largest one yet.
Posted on 11 Feb 2013, 8:59
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Reference

Monday, March 25, 2013

Samba Dancers - Brazil's Carnival - (6)

Source Website:
http://www.travelvivi.com/carnival-of-the-year-rio-carnival/ - (Texts)
http://www.pbase.com/kohlbradley/r_rated - (Pictures)
By TravelVivi.com, © 2013



Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010

Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010
PHOTO: Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010
This photo was taken on February 16, 2010, by www.bart.la Bart Lapers.
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Carnival in Brazil – it is an event in which millions of people dream to get. Every year in February, before Lent, the whole Brazil, is being seized by the continuous thunder of drums, batter inflammatory rhythm of samba, is immersed in the most bustling, bright and cheerful holiday, a grand show on the planet. Carnival in Rio – the most organized of them. Also, the carnival is held in El Salvador.


 
Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010
Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010


PHOTO: Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010
This photo was taken on Februrary 23, 2010, by www.bart.la Bart Lapers.

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The origins of Brazilian carnival are in the ritual dances of Black Africa, pulsating rhythms of which were brought to Brazil, along with millions of black slaves .In the mid 20th century the first school of samba was formed. In 1916, the first samba was written specifically for the carnival. It was called “By telephone”.


Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010
Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010
PHOTO: Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010
This photo was taken on Februrary 23, 2010, by www.bart.la Bart Lapers.

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According to the scientists, the word “carnival” is based on two Latin roots – carno (meat) and vale (farewell). In ancient times this celebration was being held 40 days before the Holy Week and was a kind of celebration for foreign countries and highlight for the Lent.



Rio Carnival Samba Festival
Rio Carnival Samba Festival

PHOTO: Rio Carnival Samba Festival
Every year in February, before Lent, the whole Brazil, is being seized by the continuous thunder of drums, batter inflammatory rhythm of samba, is immersed in the most bustling, bright and cheerful holiday, a grand show on the planet.
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Rio de Janeiro Carnival
Rio de Janeiro Carnival
PHOTO: Rio de Janeiro Carnival
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However, the origins of carnival can already been viewed in pagan ceremonies in honor of the ancient Egyptian god Osiris and the Roman Saturnalia.



Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010, GRES Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel - Rio de Janeiro - Carnival 2010
Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010, GRES Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel - Rio de Janeiro - Carnival 2010


PHOTO: Rio de Janeiro Carnival 2010, GRES Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel - Rio de Janeiro - Carnival 2010
This photo was taken on February 16, 2010, by www.bart.la Bart Lapers.
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When Christianity came replacing paganism, many traditions and celebrations were banned. Carnival was one of them. But the last century was the time when everything was changed and partying was back in the row.


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PHOTO: Samba Dancer - GRES Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel - Rio de Janeiro - Carnival 2010
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Later, when the Europeans settled the world, they brought the carnival virtually to all of the continents in the world, and the locals gladly picked up the tradition.


Samba Dancer - GRES Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel - Rio de Janeiro - Carnival 2010
PHOTO: Samba Dancer - GRES Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel - Rio de Janeiro - Carnival 2010
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Carnivals in Brazil, Goa, Basel and Nice – each of these grand celebrations have their own flavor and special atmosphere.


Samba Dancer - GRES Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel - Rio de Janeiro - Carnival 2010
PHOTO: Samba Dancer - GRES Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel - Rio de Janeiro - Carnival 2010
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Brazil Carnival, one of the most outstanding events of the world – it’s an exotic blend of European elegance, the ancient Indian traditions and customs of the Black slaves.


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PHOTO: Samba Dancer - GRES Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel - Rio de Janeiro - Carnival 2010
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Event the Catholic Church found a spot for such a “secular” holiday in their calendar, and since then it points exactly seven weeks before Easter and forty days before the Holy Week.


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PHOTO: Samba Dancer - GRES Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel - Rio de Janeiro - Carnival 2010
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Carnival – this is the most important event of the year for every Brazilian, it’s the holiday, which concentrates on the very soul and mentality of this country.


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PHOTO: Samba Dancer - GRES Mocidade Independente de Padre Miguel - Rio de Janeiro - Carnival 2008
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The world most famous carnival in Rio – a beautiful, expensive and sexy spectacle for the world public, but the folk festival is also not an exception.


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PHOTO: Rio Carnival Samba Festival. I'm off to Rio ...
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Folk festivals are held away from the tourist centers – in Salvador, Recife and Fort Leese, moreover, instead of frivolous subjects historical scenes are usually played out here.


Rio de Janeiro Carnival
Rio de Janeiro Carnival
Rio de Janeiro Carnival
PHOTO: Rio de Janeiro Carnival
A member of a School of Samba participates in a Carnival parade February 12, 2002 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.

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But for every Carioca – Rio residents – “provincial” holidays are not worth a fraction of attention, because all the main action takes place here, in the main city of Its Majesty’s Carnival.


Rio Carnival 2002
PHOTO:  Rio Carnival 2002
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 During the four official days of celebration (and unofficially the country is celebrating it for more than a week), there comes a time when the city gives itself into the power of joy, when the eyes are being clouded with passion.


Rio Carnival 2002
PHOTO:  Rio Carnival 2002
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Carnival in Rio de Janeiro … impossible to describe the most ambitious furor of emotions and passions, music and dance, the unbridled joy and celebration of life in one short article.



Rio Carnival 2002


Rio Carnival 2002
PHOTO:  Rio Carnival 2002
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Carnival in Rio is now one of the most ambitious and most organized carnivals in Brazil. Each year, the samba flows into the blood of all participants and guests of the carnival for more than five days and for this five day Brazil turns into an African country.


Rio Carnival 2000
Rio Carnival 2000
PHOTO:  Rio Carnival 2000
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Samba schools (each of which is between 3.000 to 5.000 participants) are composed mainly of people from the city suburbs. During the Rio carnivals samba schools compete with each other and their performance is evaluated by a special jury.


Rio Carnival 2002
PHOTO:  Rio Carnival 2002
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The chief term of the carnival is to have fun! And the Brazilians are happy to obey it. More than a week no one works, although officially the carnival lasts only four days.


Rio Carnival 2002
PHOTO:  Rio Carnival 2002
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Groups act like fashion models on the catwalk, in front of a crowd of 100-thousand spectators, who are admiring them from on the benches. They play out their own stories, united by a common theme: politics, nature, sports, arts, music – all topics must be Brazilian.


Rio Carnival 2000
PHOTO:  Rio Carnival 2000
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Schools come up with their unique song, creative costumes and choreography. Costumes should not only dazzle with their beauty, but also consistent with the era and location of the selected topic.


 
A Brazilian samba school during the annual carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 14 samba schools are the main attraction of Rio de Janeiro's carnival, performing to approximately 70,000 spectators on a stadium built especially for it.
A Brazilian samba school during the annual carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 14 samba schools are the main attraction of Rio de Janeiro's carnival, performing to approximately 70,000 spectators on a stadium built especially for it.


PHOTO: Rio de Janeiro Carnival
A Brazilian samba school during the annual carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 14 samba schools are the main attraction of Rio de Janeiro's carnival, performing to approximately 70,000 spectators on a stadium built especially for it.
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Another condition (rule) for the festival is that full nudity is forbidden, so viewers can only enjoy the endless options for luxury and often risky costumes.


Carnival Muses - Part III, Tuesday, February 28, 2006
PHOTO: Carnival Muses - Part III, Tuesday, February 28, 2006

Carnival celebrations returned to Rio's streets for a last gasp of partying Tuesday, following close on the heels of the city's legendary samba parade.

As the centerpiece of Brazil's carnival ended early Tuesday in the massive Sambadrome, bleary-eyed revelers took to the avenues and byways to dance, drink and snarl traffic.
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This may be a historic event, honoring a person, the plot of a story, or a legend. Allegorical platform transforms into movie scenery, which illustrates the same theme. Rehearsals begin for several months before the carnival.


Rio Carnival 2003
PHOTO: Rio Carnival 2003
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Traditionally, the carnival begins with a symbolic transfer of the keys to the mayor of the city – the “king” of the carnival. For four days he is the rightful owner of the city and shall be empowered to publish and to repeal any laws.


Rio Carnival 2001
PHOTO: Rio Carnival 2001
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The holiday usually starts in the small town of Olinda. Here the oldest dance school “virgins” – 250 men dressed in women’s clothes point out the beginning of the show. Gradually, the entire country is being covered with  carnival madness. Millions of Brazilians, forgetting about all the problems and domestic difficulties are having fun and dancing.



Rio Carnival 2001, Anna Flavia Tarcitano at the Black Tie Ball.
Rio Carnival 2001, Anna Flavia Tarcitano at the Black Tie Ball.

PHOTO: Rio Carnival 2001, Anna Flavia Tarcitano at the Black Tie Ball.
Copyright 2000-2012 Ken Bradley. All Rights Reserved.

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But their most cherished dream – to see for a magical show at the amazing Rio. At the top of the allegorical chariots the first one to go is the Princess of the school. The height of the chariots is limited to ten meters.  There is a special spot for the elite dancers who are almost without clothes. The procession, consisting of the members of one school, sometimes stretching for a mile, and its progress Sambadromu takes about an hour.



Rio Carnival 2001, Ana Flavia Tarcitano
Rio Carnival 2001, Ana Flavia Tarcitano


PHOTO: Rio Carnival 2001, Ana Flavia Tarcitano
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The show must not only conquer the hearts of the audience, but also the judicial panel, which chooses the champions and losers of this year. The jury evaluates the performance in many ways: music and lyrics, synchronous movements, plot setting, compliance with a given theme, colorful costumes, the main chariot design, etc.



Rio Carnival 2001, Ana Flavia Tarcitano
Rio Carnival 2001, Ana Flavia Tarcitano


PHOTO: Rio Carnival 2001, Ana Flavia Tarcitano
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Grades are usually reduced to the crude composition asymmetry, the lack of expression in the dance or the ecstatic reaction of the audience.


Rio Carnival 2001, Ana Flavia Tarcitano
Rio Carnival 2001, Ana Flavia Tarcitano

PHOTO: Rio Carnival 2001, Ana Flavia Tarcitano
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But after the announcement of the end of the carnival, the celebration does not stop. Everywhere there is a wide range of beauty contests, masquerade balls, competitions, and prizes are awarded for best costumes.



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