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A samba queen's guide to Rio de Janeiro
Founded in 1565 by the Portuguese, Rio de Janeiro, or simply Rio, is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Southern Hemisphere for its natural settings, carnival, bossa nova, and beautiful beaches like Copacabana. Among all these attractive features, what makes Rio popular the most is samba, a lively and rhythmic Brazilian music and dance style with deep African and Portuguese influences, and the annual Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, the biggest carnival celebration in the world. It features extravagant parades, lively street parties (blocos), and samba music, drawing millions of people from around the world. The highlight is the Samba Parade, where top samba schools compete at the Sambadrome, showcasing dazzling costumes, massive floats, and energetic performances. Also, there are over 70 official samba circles across the city that promote a number of events during the year that connect them with the local community.
This year’s festival is held from February 28 to March 8.
Read the article and learn about the samba and the carnival in Rio de Janeiro.
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20250221-a-samba-queens-guide-to-rio-de-janeiro
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