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So, this is the Brazil. This is what Rio de Janeiro is really all about. When the Carnival arrives, organizations close down, shops shut their doors early, and streets are closed off to make way for dancing, parties and parades. This awe inspiring festivity not only gives entertainment for the thousands of folks attending the Carnival, but also for the millions watching it on their televisions, giving them a chance to discover about the correct culture of Brazil.

The next Carnival starts on Saturday 25th February 2006, and ends on Fat Tuesday major up to Ash Wednesday, the starting of Lent in the Roman Catholic calendar. This happens to be during the hottest time of the year in the Southern Hemisphere, when summer season is at its peak. When that Saturday arrives then its Carnival all over the place, in the streets and squares, bars, clubs and other venues, taking more than the complete city of Rio and culminating in the Rio Carnival Parade also known as the Samba Parade.

The Rio Carnival is an event of mere days, but the outcome of months of preparation. The most providing and hardworking hands during the months prior to are usually the ones most overlooked by outdoors eyes. These are the individuals who make the Carnival what it is, they add an ingredient that couldnt possibly be replicated by the largest tourist operator, most knowledgeable guide or multi million dollar sponsor. They are the men and women from Rio de Janeiros poorest neighbourhoods, the so referred to as favelas or shanty towns.

So exactly where did you believe all the magic and thrill Carnival is famous for started? From the production of the elaborate costumes to the efficiency and choreography of the costume bearers, residents of the favelas are deeply involved with every aspect of the Carnival. A lot more typically than not, this is carried out through their participation and membership to a local samba school.

The samba schools, with members reaching the thousands, will get collectively on a standard basis throughout the year for rehearsals and samba nights. All the samba schools have rehearsal spaces, named samba courts, or locally known as quadras de samba. They open, in most circumstances, at weekends for any person, including vacationers like you and me, as long as you spend the little fee at the door. To any person whos not been to one of these areas they can only be described as nightclubs with samba.

This is the best way to make contact with the true samba and men and women of Rio de Janeiro. The nights are completely informal, and members of all ages such as many old folks can go to the celebration of any college. Most are very far out of from the main parts of Rio de Janeiro and some of the regions they are situated in can be rough. To this finish I would recommend going with a group in a package which includes a nearby escort, and round-trip transportation. Once you are inside, it's very safe. I would advise not going flashy or obtaining something useful with you except of course your camera. This is only due to the high density and energetic atmosphere of these events and you are a lot more probably to lose or damage such things rather than have them stolen.

So possibly you are arranging to come to the Rio carnival, or maybe not and you just want to sample some of the rich carnival energy that lasts all year round in this city. Either way, going to a Samba college is a excellent pre-Carnival excursion.

If you are coming for the major occasion then keep in mind it also signifies a bit of preparation on your component also. You should not only get your flight, but do a bit of study on your Carnival tickets in advance. Attempt to program your Carnival activities ahead to sample the immense assortment on provide. Contain in your need to-do's the Samba Parade, street parties, and balls. You need to also really organize your accommodation for the carnival nicely in advance. The ideal hotels, specifically about Copacabana and Ipanema, are booked up early, so its advisable to make your hotel reservations as quickly as you have decided to attend this spectacular occasion.

The next write-up in this series is titled Rio Carnival The Principal Event. [ We're Listening To You]