10 Fascinating Facts about Brazilian Carnival

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Here are some interesting facts you probably didn’t know about Carnaval. Number 8 is my favorite. Every year Brazil’s Carnaval brings millions of people to this incredible festival full of parades, culture, excitement, public street parties, and celebrations. Carnaval is the biggest week-long party in the world. Video 113

1. Rio De Janeiro’s Carnival is registered in the Guinness Book as the biggest carnival in the world.

2. In Brazilian Portuguese, it’s written as ‘Carnaval’ but for the majority of the rest of the world, it’s written as ‘Carnival’; and both are correct!

3. In Salvador alone, estimations state that approximately 2.5 million people participate in the festivities every year (1.5 million being tourists). This festival has a large positive impact on Salvador’s local economy.

4. Salvador is “the biggest African city outside Africa” with 83% of the people claiming black ancestry. The difference between Carnaval in Salvador and Rio de Janeiro is that Salvador is an incredibly vibrant public street party with huge blocks and cultural events. While Rio’s main event is the parade in the Sambadromo where spectators watch elaborate floats.

5. In Rio’s Sambodromo, the Samba schools are judged on their elaborate floats, costumes, dancing, and music. This is a very important competition and some schools spend over 4 million dollars on outfits and preparations.

6. The Carnaval in Brazil is always held 40 days before Easter, ending at noon on Ash Wednesday.

7. There are more than 2 million people on the streets every day during the carnaval.

8. Brazilian Samba derived from a mixture of African and European influences. Brazilian Samba is one of the most popular dances in South America. The dance has evolved to become a cultural identity for Brazilians. And I recommend you try it. Don’t worry if you can’t samba; just move your feet, have fun, and smile. Brazilians want you to enjoy their culture so don’t be shy.

9. Carnaval is celebrated all over Brazil in its unique ways. But the biggest celebrations are held in Rio, Sao Paulo, Salvador, Recife, Olinda and Manaus.

10. The word Carnaval is represented as the last period of feasting and celebration before the strict spiritual period of Lent. So, all that dancing, parading, and fun is just to say goodbye to steak dinners for a while. Carnival is a chance to let people set aside their everyday lives, adorn themselves with costumes, and masks, and allow themselves to experience an amplified sense of social unity, art, music, and excitement. We are an American family living in Salvador, Brazil. I know from experience that Brazilians want to share their culture and beauty with you. So put Brazil’s Carnival on your bucket list and make it a priority to come and experience the world’s biggest party.

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