The carnival of Rio.

· Carnival of Rio.

ð The first place about carnival in the world.

Ø Background: The Carnival of Rio begins in 1723 with Portuguese colony. However, the Portuguese carnival is different that other European carnival, it knows for dirtiness and violence. Thus, at the beginning the Carnival of Rio consisted to throw flour, eggs, etc. Nevertheless, it’s in 1888 with the abolishment of slavery that the carnival became popular event and a pastime.

Nowadays, this event represents the mixture of population, where social classes are not distinct.

Ø Date: From 14 February to February 17. (during 4 days)

Ø Place: Brazil.

Ø Customs: this carnival present different group of dance, which parade in street. This parade symbolizes a competition between schools of samba which are prepared this event for 1 year. Every school chooses one theme, and then they built costumes and float to represent this theme. Moreover, some school are supporters, because school of samba it’s like support football team.

Ø Symbols and signs:

§ The King Momo: The mascot which keep the key of city.

§ Float, costumes and mask: To show theme and to express the savagery.

§ The banner: to show the school.

§ The Carnavalesco: It’s the producer.

§ Marquês de Sapucai Avenue: Where people parade.

§ Some songs.