When we think of rating the world carnivals according to their fun, number of visitors and following, we cannot neglect the Rio carnival. Yes, people automatically think about the Rio festivity when it comes to carnival celebration. And why not! It is the Rio which brings the topmost samba schools, parading and entertaining millions of worldwide visitors. The city oozes cool from Copacabana to Ipanema throughout day and night. Every year, people witness the trend of dancing, singing and watching the samba parades in Rio. Also, every February or March brings unlimited joy and fun to the dwellers of Brazil.
The Rio carnival has gained its top position with Guinness Book of World Records registration. The festivity does not require any sort of promotion or campaign to market the traditions and fun which throng the carnival. We can just witness the unending and thundering drums, sound beats and escalating dance performance. The Sambadrome allows the blocos and Samba schools to carry their marches and parades on the streets of Rio. Given you are a visitor to the grand occasion, you can simply book your liquor and samba costume to suit your interests and take the full fun out of your busy and tensed life.
The Carnival fever clutches everyone not only in Brazil but also in each part of the world. With the key handling ceremony from the city may to King Momo on February 17th, the official showdown will begin although the dates of Carnival in Brazil are from February 18th on Saturday to February 21st on Tuesday. But it should be noted here that these are only the dates – the real Carnival celebration and preparation starts a month before this date. The worldwide visitors will dance their legs to the tunes of samba schools and you will be singing the bloco drums.
Many people are very confused about how the carnival dates are decided every year and how it changes? In fact, the dating of the Carnival is greatly based on the Catholic Calendar. In the meantime, it was decided that the Carnival dates will be always scheduled seven Sundays before the famous Sunday which means, the Sunday of Easter. It is well known that the date of Easter will change from 22nd March to 25th April and similar is the pattern of Carnival dates. You can simply grasp the concept because the previous Carnival was from March 4-8 and the next year i.e. in 2013, it will be celebrated from February 8-12.
When we go deep into the history of Carnival, we find that it started once in 1723 on the Portuguese Islands. The masquerade balls started thereafter in1840, followed by the inclusion of street parades within 10 years then. Finally in 1917, the Carnival included the theme of samba. The new dimensions of the parade and the Samba school culture began to flourish in Brazil in 1928. This was the real changeover which changed the fate, shape and dimension of the Carnival celebration. In fact, you can find the competition ever growing since today. In 1984, the biggest Sambodromo was built to witness the great extravagance and real splendor in terms of parade and beauty.
You will be astonished at the fact that the parades in Sambodromo are not exactly the schools but they have arisen from different communities. They belong to one neighborhood and the Special Group own Quadras or big halls where they collect themselves to rehearse for the final occasion. It seems that this year will witness a more precise sitting arrangement and its access will be made simpler. With the starting-up of rehearsals, you can participate in the pre-Carnival occasion. The visitors are ought to experience the splendor and fun in such a huge celebration, with a rich history.
In the long history, Sao Paulo occupies the most important place where Sambadromo do Anhembi has been capable of attracting millions of visitors from all over the world. It is the sweet and rocking music beats that keep their legs dancing all the day and night. You will also witness the parade and plays of samba schools that may represent Brazil soccer teams. With the Sao Paulo Brazil Carnival 2012 around the corner, the spectators will be definitely eyeing the gorgeousness and beauty of the carnival which is ought to cover the streets and lanes of the city. The opening act is to be performed by United Peruche on February 17, Friday this year.
The following day which falls on Saturday will further boost your excitement, where Nene da Vila Matilde will give presentations. On the last day, the visitors will love the parade of Torcida Jovem. Nearly all the five carnival days will see the hotels and bars packed with the enjoying visitors and locals. Avenida Club and Bar Brahma are the reputed and much preferred carnival balls on this occasion. Even before the start of Sao Paulo carnival, blocos or street parades captivate your attention. Bantanta and Banda do Trem Electrico are popular blocos.
