Brazilian Carnival

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Rhythm, participation, costumes y region Brazil another. In southeastern cities Rio Janeiro Sao Paulo, organized parades y samba schools influenced aesthetics y Venice Carnival. Those official parades specific watched y public, although minor parades (called blocos) allowing participation found other cities. The one and only northeastern cities Salvador, Porto Seguro Recife organized groups parading through streets, and public interacts directly . This carnival heavily influenced y African-Brazilian culture. Crowds follow elétricos floats through y streets. Also northeast, Olinda carnival features unique characteristics, p influenced y Venice Carnival mixed cultural despections local folklore.

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