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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.
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What days does carnival Brazil start on 2010?
16 of February
What day of the week does the Brazil carnival end?
Wednesday is the end of the carnival.
When did they start Rio de Janeiro's carnival in Brazil?
2011 - 03/08/2011 until 03/11/2011
When is the 2009 Carnival in Sao Paulo Brazil?
It is 14-21 Febuary 2009 The parades start on Friday 20th Febuary. Ashes day (the end of carnaval) is on Wednesday, 25th.
Historical event in Brazil?
Carnival Rio
Who created Brazil's carnival?
George Washington
What is one interesting traditions in Brazil?
carnival
What is the name of the famous carnival in Brazil?
cocacabana
What celebration comes before lent in Brazil?
Carnival is the Brazilian equivalent of 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
Where is the largest carnival celebration held?
Salvador, Brazil
How is carnival celebrated in spanish countries?
one of them is Brazil
