Well, if you are willing to join the huge and pompous gathering of the carnival, you should be aware of the etiquettes and other information. Whenever you try to go in public, keep yourself aloof of the pickpockets and you should also keep only some changes for drinks. It also simply means you should not wear any costly things or jewelry like necklaces & watches. Millions of people throng the band marching on the streets and you should not go in the crowds otherwise, you will be deaf. So, just maintain a short distance. It is not always suggested to walk along with the parades and street marches.
There are a number of South-Side bands that perform in the afternoon and start programs after 4 in the evening. Since children and aged people also join the exclusive gathering, you can enjoy with your family. To look more traditional and colored, you can buy some T-shirts that are more official o the Bandas which may cost you just $10 on the sales. Since these items are sold only in the Carnival days, you will certainly not want to miss the opportunity. Also, the streets will be full of colorful vendors thus; get prepared to stay at safe shelters in case of damage.
All you will see this time in the carnival is the revived and revamped scenario of the street gatherings and a lot of changes have made the fun doubled. People are no doubt, involved in the music beats of the blocos and bandas that throng the streets of Rio. The authorities are trying their best to organize all the events in order to create a scheduled operation of the events in carnival days. Now, each of the bandas has to get registered to the city administration so that residents’ safety and comfort is not at risks. Also, people are finding the comfort and easiness of public transportation as compared to their own vehicles and cars. The large number of police officers and patrol vehicles has further reduced the odd chances of pickpockets and residents feel more safe & secured.
Since the city gets hotter in the summer days, only beer is there to quench your thirst. And that too, the Dutch one is the superb selection although recycled beer is also used. Since public peeing is considered offensive, you can opt for the urinals pop up that are capable of accommodating 4 people at a time. Women can also use them the strategic peeing corners have ingenious adapter.
In Rio, people and local residents always prefer to wear white costumes and clothes on the eve of New Year. Knowing about their traditions and culture will definitely give you an idea of the celebrations. So make it a deal even if you do not look better and pretty. No doubt, you can simply add some accessories like red, green or yellow for romance, health and prosperity respectively. The people their also worship the god or deity of sea, Yemanja. People often bring flowers, their beauty kits along with the lipstick, powder and other accessories to throw them into sea. You can easily get them in a white & blue wooden boat available at the Candomble shop.
In the party of the New Year, everyone from all over the world is welcomed with grit and highest spirit. You will feel the mingling of teenagers, youngsters, children and aged people giving you a unique experience of fun and full enjoyment at the best. Just walk on to the sea beaches and you will be looking for the sprays and champagne bottles in the air. You are not needed to be an apple orchid, sitting in your hotel room or suite rather you are expected to cheer the occasion. Have plenty and variety of affordable foods and cuisines at Copacabana!
hen you will visit the Rio Samba Parade, you can well dress yourself with the colorful costumes to participate in the most famous and popular samba school marching. This is just a thrilling and enjoying experience for the visitor when he interestingly join the party with costumes that he or she views before the eyes. Possibly the biggest stage for the human gathering on this earth, you will love and be thrilled to dance on the rocking beats of the bands and music drums. So, for those people who are interested in just watching the carnival in Rio will certainly find it more pompous and rocking to be a part of the samba school parade.
For the events of 2012 and for the upcoming biggest carnival here, the interested visitors may feel pleased to book their dressing and costumes on the prior basis. Starting from the month of December, you can simply email the official organizer of the carnival and book your costumes some days before your planned visit. If you are a registered member of the official website then only you will be capable of buying and viewing the different, attractive and beating costumes available for the next year gathering. For all the three samba school parades to be held on Saturday, Sunday & Monday, ground costumes will be available for the interested visitors.
