Jan 29
Bubbles, feathers and glitter swirled on the first night of parades in Rio’s Carnival, as the city’s samba schools battled it out for top honours in what many bill as the world’s largest party.
Brazilian celebrities and slum dwellers danced alongside each other as some samba schools put on brave faces amid the world financial crisis and replaced cash with creativity and enthusiasm.
“Carnival is our Thanksgiving,” said Renato Teixeira, a 25-year-old construction worker attending the parades. “As long as we have a good showing in general, Rio’s samba schools have accomplished a lot.” Continue reading »
