Rio di Janeiro Carnival
October 8, 2013 by David Herd
The greatest show on Earth.
Rio di Janeiro Carnival
Rio di Janeiro Carnival worlds sexiest show, it is really the greatest show on Earth. I was at the Sambadrome in 1999 and 2005, then I celebrated Carnival at a Bloco in Ipanema in 2008. I was way up in the bleachers in 1999 so in 2005 I paid about $500 to have a front row seat. Therefore I have been fortunate enough to have experienced Carnival from 3 different aspects.
Happy dragon at Sambadrome.
The Sambadrome Marquês de Sapucaí is center stage of Rio Carnival, the host venue of the annual parade of Samba Schools. It is important to note that Rio Carnival, popularized around the world as the greatest party on the planet,is about much more than drinking and partying. At its heart, Carnival is an exhilarating combination of competition and camaraderie as organizations called Samba Schools battle for the title of Rio Carnival Samba Parade Champions. For Cariocas, the local residents of Rio de Janeiro, is a time to show the world the product of a year’s worth of hard work and dedication. All the magic of Rio Carnival — the beats, songs, dances, floats and costumes — are the product of well-orchestrated machines called Samba Schools.
Rio Carnival floats are spectacular.
A samba school (Portuguese: Escola de samba) is a club or dancing school. They practice and often perform in huge square-compounds (“quadras de samba”) devoted to practicing and exhibiting samba, an African-Brazilian dance. The schools are traditionally associated with a particular neighbourhood, often shanty towns (“favela”). Throughout the year the samba schools have various happenings and events, most important of which are rehearsals for the main event which is the yearly carnival.
Another beautiful float.
The parades during carnival are a showcase of each “escola” enhanced by the participation of celebrities, fans and guests who often pay large sums of money for their costumes. Each school displays glamour in colorful costumes and floats with special effects and is organized into different segments or “alas”. The “alas” represent different components of the school’s theme, or “enredo”, as they act out a homage to a myth, historic event or figure, or express their view on a social, environmental or international issue. The “alas” display distinct costumes or “fantasias” and also reflect traditional samba school roles developed years ago.
Thus, each samba school parade has the “comissao de frente“; individuals who open the parade by walking in social attires, saluting the crowds; the “ala das Baianas”, or the traditional segment of Bahian African-Brazilian ladies with impressive round dresses spinning through the avenue; the “puxadores” (lead singers) singing the “samba-enredo” or theme-song while they play the “cavaquinho” or other string instruments; the “velha guarda,” or veterans who made history in the school; the “bateria”, or samba band with drums, “cuicas” and other instruments, preceded by the “madrinha da bateria”, or band godmother who is often a sexy female celebrity. The “porta-bandeira”, or the female flag holder, and the “meste-sala”, or male cortsy, display and salute the school’s flag, as they dance and strive to show harmony and samba expertise, as their performance is carefully observed and scored by the judges.
Rio di Janeiro Carnival , a wonderful paint job.
I would have loved to have been the lucky guy to get the job painting this gorgeous girl.
Giselle Bundchen was opposite from my spot.
Giselle Bundchen, the Brazilian super model was right opposite where I was sitting. She was a guest in the Brahma beer hospitality box.
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Each school takes about 90 minutes to pass.
This fabulous parade simply takes your breath away.
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I’m guessing they take many months to build these wonderful floats.
Happy face at the end of the parade.
Another happy face at Carnival.
Meanwhile out of the street.
Outside the Sambadrome the parties go all night, not everyone can afford a ticket to the parade so they boogie all night at the Blocos.
Day & night the party goes on.
Blue sky and beautiful ladies.
Rehearsal the day before.
Here I am taking a photo of the Sambadrome the day before the awesome parade.
Rio di Janeiro Carnival worlds sexiest show
Can you hear the drums Fernando?
I hope he is friendly.
I’m at a big warehouse where they store many of the Carnival characters and floats.
David Herd with the bird.
A great thrill to be so close to the Carnival props.
Please keep an eye out for me.
Here’s looking at you kid. 🙂
My friend Mary Rocha.
This is my friend Mary, she has now married and living in Miami.
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Here is a webcam focused on Copacabana.
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