Janet CollinsParty in Brazil
February 23rd 2009 10:31
Photo - SMH Credit - AFP
You wouldn’t have known there was a global economic crisis in Brazil this weekend. The annual carnival was as extravagant as ever with topless carnival queens, flashy costumed dancers and huge themed floats marching to thumping music down the streets of Rio de Janeiro.
Over two nights people crowded the streets to see the spectacular parade march into the city’s Sambodrome stadium.Seventy thousand people watched it all from inside the stadium, among them Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva, his first attendance since becoming President in 2003.
Photo SMH Credit Reuters
Many, I know, just love all that bare flesh flashing around the place but judges of the competition, which is all very serious, are far more interested in the dance routines, the timing, the props and how they harmonise.
Photo SMH Credit Reuters
Parades are not only hosted in Rio but are all over the country. I dare say, Rio de Janeiro’s parade is probably the most spectacular.
What an extravaganza! Those Brazilians know how to party.
Photo - SMH Credit - Reuters
Interested in more photos of the carnival go to Sydney Morning Herald Photo Galleries at
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Source: AFP
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Comment by Morgan Bell
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all of it, costumes and floats, they do such an amazing job of the parade!
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Comment by Morgan Bell
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the pictures look like they could have been taken on another world!
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Comment by katyzzz
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Wish I were there.
Great post, Janet
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As I said, so much better than Australia day Lamingtons... thanks for the link, those photos are spectacular and I love how Brazilians incporporate gay and straight in such a non discriminatory way, acknowledging the party and beauty in both and all ...
Fabulous!
Lilla ...
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