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Is Rio de Janeiros one of the new seven wonders of the world?
statue of christ
Rio de Janeiro carnival?
a carnival
When is carnival celebrated in Rio?
Carnival will be celebrated in February. February 12 through to February 16 in the city of Rio de Janiro.
When did they start Rio de Janeiro's carnival in Brazil?
2011 - 03/08/2011 until 03/11/2011
What is the famous festival in Rio de Janeiro known as?
Carnival
Is Rio de Janeiros one of the seven wonders of the world?
No. All of the "Seven Wonders of the World" in classical terms are in the Mediterranean area; the Colossus at Rhodes, the Sphinx in Egypt, the Hanging Gardens of Babylon.
When did the carnival of Brazil start?
The roots of the Rio de Janeiro Carnival date back over 200 years. During the four days leading up to Ash Wednesday, the beginning of Lent, revelers let loose to prepare for the 40 days of abstinence ahead. Carnival was introduced in Rio de Janeiro by the Portuguese around 1850. Original carnival events were uncivilized and not sanctioned by the Brazilian government. Participants played in the streets, throwing water, mud and food at each other. Read more: Rio de Janeiro Carnival History | eHow.com http://www.ehow.com/about_6693512_rio-de-janeiro-carnival-history.html#ixzz1nGlrz0vu
What did the Rio de Janeiro carnival become known as?
The Samba Parade
What are the dates of festivals in Rio de Janeiro?
march 1st is the carnival
What is Mardi Gras called in rio de janerio?
"Carnival" - celebrated in Rio de Janiero, is not the same festival as "Mardi Gras".
Which famous carnival is in Brazil?
Essentially all of Brazil is in Carnival from Lent until Easter every year. A few cities have spectacular events. Maybe the most famous is Rio Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
How do you spell Carnival in Rio?
In Rio de Janiero, the celebration of Carnival(pre-Lenten season) is spelled Carnaval in Portuguese, the dominant language of Brazil.
