Monday, 26 December 2011

New Years Eve Along With Carnival In Rio De Janeiro, Brazil

By Debora Marques


Apart from the Carnival, the New Year's Party is yet another significant portion of the gatherings in Rio de Janeiro Brazil. Most popular amongst them will be the get together on Copacabana beach that allures a large number of travelers every year. A major part of this event is the eye catching fireworks exhibit. The display which goes on for about 30 minutes is a absolute pleasure to view.

Hotels, rio apartment homes as well as the entire city are generally illuminated with adornments and various exhibits. Shows and other enjoyment functions are organized to commemorate the party. Folks stroll the streets and relish the fireworks. Popping a bottle of perfectly chilled Champagne as the clock strikes midnight is considered to provide luck.

The world renowned Rio de Janeiro Carnival features a history of more than two centuries old. Grounded in both pagan and religious celebrations, the carnival is commemorated over the four days prior to the start of Lent. The Rio Carnival always has been the key attraction between tourists. In spite of all the carnivals that take place in Brazil, it's Rio de Janeiro that's known as the Carnival capital of the globe.

The festival commences on a Saturday, 40 days before Easter concludes on a Fat Tuesday, after which Easter starts off on Wednesday. The celebration is celebrated in the month of February, sometimes March, which often will be the hottest time in Rio.

The Rio Carnival, as we know it currently, was born in order to make the celebrations a lot more civilized in the manner of European carnivals. Masks and abundant costumes were introduced by the higher classes who paraded them throughout the city roads in their open carriages. The carnival also resembles functions with drinks, food and music that proceed the whole day and into the beginning hrs of the morning.

Folks emerge from their Hotels and rio de janeiro apartments into the streets and dance and sing, and all this finally wraps up in what is recognized as the Samba Parade. People participating in the Samba parade are dressed in vibrant costumes and Samba dancers execute the world famous Latin dance forms.




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