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They may try to organize it, glamorize it, televise it, even industrialize it, but Carnival is something that comes deep from the fun-loving Carioca soul. It does not depend on any authority or sponsor to happen. Carnival in the streets is a living proof of this love. It's free, spontaneous, and everybody's welcome to participate! This is how Carnaval started in Rio. There is evidence of street Carnaval dating back to colonial years. Immigrants from the Portuguese island of Azores brought with them the tradition, that gradually received a healthy dose of Brazilian colors and flavors. Our Street Carnaval parties are typically Carioca.
Others blocos have grown so much that they were eventually kicked out to Centro, that is not a mostly residential area. The largest ones like Monobloco and Cordão da Bola Preta may attract over one million people! So whether you want to party with a smaller group of friends, or get lost in a sea of revelers, it is your choice, really. Never Too Many Choices...
Wearing a costume or not is up to you, but if you are going to play the part you should look the part. Bring something fun from home, or visit shops in the open mall of SAARA, around the Uruguaiana subway station. Casa Turuna is one of the most traditional ones.
Friends sometimes go in coordinated costumes, train choreographies, play funny stunts. If you only want to watch go in plain clothes. If you look good enough people will ask to take photos with you. Cariocas hug people they do not know. If you very stand-offish the experience may be too much for you! Bandas or Blocos?
A cordão or bloco usually has a theme, in the likes of a Samba School. Components of the percussion band are volunteers, yet they take their job very seriously. To choose a theme there are rehearsals, a competition, so people have a chance to make friends even before Carnaval season begins.
Each banda or bloco has its history, a few date back to early XX century. The nuns at Carmelitas, the young and beautiful at Simpatía é Quase Amor, the unlikely combination of families with children and drag queens at Banda de Ipanema, it all makes sense. Street Carnaval Etiquette
Putting it bluntly, do not litter our streets. There are heavy fines if you are caught red-handed and we support them! And never even consider peeing in the streets! You may be arrested. There are drinks for sale, including beer. If you cannot hold your liquor know your limits. There are public restrooms available, and if there is a line mind that, and keep track of your bladder, thank you!
Do not make assumptions, and do not take anything too seriously. We have seen everything you can imagine and then some. As we cover professionally Street Carnaval since 1996 feel free to visit our albums for an idea of what to expect! Safety Issues
Nevertheless you are in a big city. Be street smart. While you are having a good time, there may be pickpockets on the prowl. Do not take more money than you need, or a wallet with all your documents plus money, making a bulge in your back pocket. Do not take strangers to your hotel. Street Carnaval 2015More Street CarnavalPost by www.ipanema.com. Post by www.ipanema.com. Post by www.ipanema.com. Post by www.ipanema.com. Post by www.ipanema.com. Post by www.ipanema.com. Post by www.ipanema.com. Post by www.ipanema.com. Post by www.ipanema.com. Post by www.ipanema.com. Post by www.ipanema.com. Newsfeed from our Facebook pages
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