TheBrazilian Carnival, properly spelled Carnival, is an annual festival in Brazil held four days before Ash Wednesday, the day of fasting and repentance that marks the beginning of Lent. On certain days of Lent, Roman Catholics and some other Christians traditionally abstained from the consumption of meat and poultry -- hence the term "carnival," from carnelevare, "to remove (literally, "raise") meat."[1] Carnival celebrations are believed to have roots in the pagan festival of Saturnalia, which, adapted to Christianity, became a farewell to certain pleasures of the flesh in a season of religious discipline to practice repentance and prepare for Christ's death and resurrection. Brazilian Carnival exhibits some from its European counterparts, having mixed African, Native and Euro elements. Furthermore, rhythm, participation, and costume vary from one region of Brazil to another. For example, in the southeastern cities of Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo, organized parades led by samba schools vie for prizes on the "sambodromo" open stage. Only samba-school affiliates participate in the shows. Smaller cities often have no public events but promote balls in recreational clubs.
The northeastern cities of Salvador, Porto Seguro and Recife have organized groups parading through streets, but watchers are also welcome to dance. They follow the "trio elétrico" floats through the city streets.
One of the best known Brazilian carnivals is the Rio de Janeiro carnival. The carnival is held for a period of five days around Easter, beginning on Friday and ending on Ash Wednesday.
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Carnival is the Brazilian equivalent of Mardi Gras.
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I guess it will depend on what a person would want out of a Carnival but Trinidad's country tend to have lots of parties, plenty various types of food and the music..........my gosh, the energy is fantastic. I have never been to a Brazilian carnival but Trinidad's carnival can be truly a wonderful experience for all
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I guess it will depend on what a person would want out of a Carnival but Trinidad's country tend to have lots of parties, plenty various types of food and the music..........my gosh, the energy is fantastic. I have never been to a Brazilian carnival but Trinidad's carnival can be truly a wonderful experience for all
The Brazilian carnival takes place once a year only.
The proper name for the Brazilian celebration is Carnaval. And yes, we do.
It is the place where carnival, a brazilian holiday parade, happens.