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    I read in a magazine once about the Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, about the rituals that go on there. Can someone post a link explaining it all?

    Question #100680. Asked by emilio2575. (Oct 31 08 2:53 PM)


    zbeckabee

    		Carnival is a festive season which occurs immediately before Lent; the main events are usually during February and March. Carnival typically involves a public celebration or parade combining some elements of a circus and public street party. People often dress up or masquerade during the celebrations.

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carnival

    http://www.ipanema.com/carnival/

    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Brazilian_Carnival

    Oct 31 08, 3:00 PM
    looney_tunes

    		Carnival (Carnaval in Portuguese) is a four-day celebration starting on the Saturday before the beginning of Lent (on Ash Wednesday) and running through the Tuesday (Fat Tuesday, or Mardi Gras in French, from which the New Orleans celebrations derive their name). This site has a lot of information. Wikipedia also has a number of relevant items!
    http://www.ipanema.com/carnival/

    Oct 31 08, 3:03 PM

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