Carnival Time - It's the time of The Rio Carnival in Brazil

Hello everybody, it's such time of the year when in Brazil is getting hotter and hotter. Many Samba dance schools are seriously rehearsing for the show that is approaching. Yes, the Rio Carnival begins on Saturday, February 9 and ends on Tuesday, February 12.I just can't wait to see all the glamorous events. 

Rio Carnival, Brazil, the winner, 2012

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 I will remind you who was the winner in 2012 Rio Carnival. The Unidos da Tijuca dance samba school were placed on the first place. Their sporting colours were blue and yellow. Those who finished second were the dancers from the Salgueiro school. 

Rio Carnival, Brazil, 2012

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The Rio Carnival of Brazil in photos

Rio Carnival, float, Brazil

Rio Carnival, dancers, Brazil

Rio Carnival, float, Brazil

Rio Carnival, float, Brazil

Rio Carnival, float, Brazil

Rio Carnival, dancers, Brazil

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Rio Carnival, float, Brazil

Rio Carnival, float, Brazil

Rio Carnival, float, Brazil

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More photos of Rio Carnival you can see here.

Detailed information for Rio Carnival you can see here.

For information about other Carnivals you can see here.

Feel the incredible atmosphere of Rio Carnival, Brazil

One of the most spectacular events of the year is about to take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil very soon.  In February you can be participating in this amazing Rio Carnival. If you have the oppportunity to travel and get there - prepare!!! This is for people with strong hearts. And the great is you can even be one of the real dancers if you like.

Rio Carnival, dancers, Brazil

Rio Carnival, dancers, Brazil

Rio Carnival, float, Brazil

Rio Carnival, float, Brazil

Rio Carnival, dancers, Brazil

Rio Carnival, float, Brazil

Rio Carnival, dancers, Brazil

Rio Carnival, dancers, Brazil

Rio Carnival, dancers, Brazil

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For more information and photos you can check here.

For information about other Canivals you can see here.

The Most spectacular Carnival - The Carnival of Rio, Brazil

For all the travelers who like dances, music, entertainment and crowds of people having fun - you can be part of such event. We're talking about the Rio Carnival. This fest is held every year in february, before Lent. The Carnival of Rio is considered to be the biggest, the most famous, the most colourful in world. Every year here, in Brazil come lots of people in order to take part in this spectacular event, and luckily for them, the locals are more then willing to share the experience with tourists.

Rio Carnival dancers, Brazil

Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Rio Carnival dancers, Brazil

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You absolutely don't have to miss the Samba Parade. It takes the central place in the Rio Canival. It's actually very seriously taken, despite looking just fun and dances. People from many dancing schools rehearse whole year so as to participate. It's a serious challenge between rival dancers. They strictly prepaре their floats, music and costumes, after having chosen a theme they will present. And the best - you can choose and join some team. They always loook for an extra dancers. Don't worry. Nothind special be be expected from you. You will just jump around their talanted dancers. Costumes can be borrowed. So.....join in.

Rio Carnival, float, Brazil

Rio Carnival, float, Brazil

Rio Carnival, float, Brazil

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Rio Carnival,  Brazil

Street festivals are very common. There everybody is allowed to join. The Copacabana Palace and beach is where Balls are conducted, and the Samba Parade is held in the Sambadrome.

You have to know that if you decide to experience Rio Carnival you should book a flight and hotel as soon as possible.

Rio Carnival, float, Brazil

Rio Carnival dancers, Brazil

Rio Carnival, float, Brazil

Rio Carnival, float, Brazil

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For more information for dates and events during the Carnival of Rio see here.

Top Travel Destinations for 2012

The Travel and Leisure Magazine have already made its top travel destinations for 2012 - The Hottest Travel Destinations for 2012. There are so many wonderful places in world that one may want to visit, it's hard to choose. I propose to trust the experienced ones in the area and see which they are:

Sri Lanka

Summer House, Norwood, Sri Lanka, Ceylon Tea Trails

Toronto

Toronto, Canada

St.Vincent and the Grenadines

St.Vincent and the Grenadines, Happy Island

 

 

Guimarães, Portugal

 

Guimarães, old town, Portugal

 

Abu Dhabi

 

Viceroy Hotel, Abu Dhabi

 

Costa Navarino, Greece

 

Starwood Hotels and Resorts, Costa Navarino, Greece

 

 

 Xishuangbanna, China

Flamingo Lake, China

 

 

Southern Bahia, Brazil

 

Barra de São Miguel, Brazil

 

 

Hamburg, Germany

Hamburg, Germany

 

 

Panama

Bocas del Toro, Panama

 

 

Mozambique’s Northern Coast

Mozambique

 

 

Bentonville, Arkansas

Crystal Bridge Museum, Bentonville, Arkansas

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The Most Fascinating and Spectacular Carnivals in World

You may not believe, yet febuary is one of the most festive months in the year. The only reason is that many Carnivals are organized then. Wonderful period of the year- what's not to like - abundance of food, drinks, fun, plenty of dancers, entertaining programs. So, travellers, choose a destination...

There are some theories concerning the origins of Carnivals. One of them is related to the beginning of Lent. Other widespread theories claim that the celebrations are intended to drive away the bad spirits. There are too many festivals over the world. We will examine only the most spectacular and famous ones.

Rio Carnival

Millions of people visit Rio de Janeiro every year in order to participate this spectacular event. This is the most picturesque and the biggest Carnival in world. It starts wirh the crowning of the carnival personnage. After that the celebrations spread all over the city. The main moment is the Samba parade.

Rio Carnival, dancers, Brazil

Rio Carnival, dancers, Brazil

Rio Carnival, dancers, Brazil

Rio Carnival, floats, Brazil

Venice Carnival

This is my favourite. The conseption of Venice Carnival is to remove the social status. That way people will become equal even for a while. Everybody wears wonderful ornated masks. The program includes many events, such as balls, dances, parades and many others. Fireworks, performances and acrobatic tricks and focuses make the spirit of Carnival even more irresistible and compelling. There is also a contest fot the best mask.

Venice Carnival, Italy

Venice Carnival, Italy

Venice Carnival, Italy

Venice Carnival, Italy

Venice Carnival, Italy

Nice Carnival

The Nice Carnival has such a festive atmosphere. During the day there are lots of parades. In the night - all the celebrations continue. They are accompanied by wonderful firework shows. Colourful lights change the whole appearance of the city.

Nice Carnival, France

Nice Carnival, France

Nice Carnival, France