A samba school rises to Rio Carnival's top league, bringing an economic boom to its poor residents
Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, a favela on Rio de Janeiro's west side, but this year the pulse is even stronger with its Unidos de Padre Miguel samba school returning to the top samba parade league for the first time in almost 60 years.
Samba schools parade on the first day of Rio's carnival
With colorful costumes decorated with feathers and glitter, Rio de Janeiro's samba schools paraded at the Sambodrome on the first day of Carnival on Friday (February 28) night. The parade competition is one of the top attractions of the annual Carnival celebrations.
A group of Brazilian transgender women have been learning samba in the last few months as they prepare to take the stage at ...
A Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro will present the story of a trans woman nearly burned at the stake in the 16th century as ...
On the eve of the Rio Carnival, learning samba has become a must for those attending the event::6, 2025:: Rio de Janeiro, ...
Brazilians often say that "everything ends in samba", but perhaps it would be more accurate to say that samba never ends – at least not in Rio de Janeiro ... role in its Carnival ...
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RIO DE JANEIRO — Sweat streamed down Talita Ferreira Sanches’ face as she pushed a cart loaded with beer and water up the ...
As Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations kicked off on Saturday, dozens of dogs dressed as superheroes, clowns and cartoon ...
"I'm Still Here" earned Brazil's first Oscar in the best international film category, sparking a national fervor usually ...
Rio de Janeiro's Carnival officially kicked off on Friday, with the handing over of the keys to the city to King Momo.
A group of Brazilian transgender women will perform at the Carnival parade in Rio de Janeiro, leading for samba school ...
Just in time for carnival, Assouline's shiny new tome on Rio de Janeiro celebrates the spirit of the Marvelous City.
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