okay okay I think I’m getting a little excited with the Brazilian Portuguese & culture haha
Well who wouldn’t after hearing so much about this wonderful and exciting country called Brazil. I don’t know if it’s just me but if feel it has been rising in popularity and is becoming the center of attention. So much that there is even an animated movie called Rio that came out in 2011 that is set in Brazil , also the host city for the 2016 Olympics will be taking place in Rio de Janeiro, and even the 2014 Fifa World Cup will take place in Brazil.
So luckily the lovely dice has chosen this intriguing country for me and I’m gladly going to look into some of its traditions or festivities : )
There is so much to do and so much to see in this country, but I came to the conclusion that there is one little thing that you have to experience at least once in your life time.
And that is of course the famous Carnivals of Brazil. : ) According to www.carnivalservice.com the 2012 Rio carnival dates are from February 17 to February 21. Although those days fall into what we call winter don’t worry because the average climate falls around 80 degrees. (http://www.a2zlanguages.com/brazil/RiodeJaneiro/rio_weather.htm)These Carnivals consist of endless (about a week) partying, dancing, and fun. They take place in many cities some including Sao Paulo, Salvador, and the most famous Rio de Janeiro.
The start of these celebrations begins in what they call the Sambrodomo. It is a spacious area with seating built especially for people to view parades. These parades are full of people in beautiful, colorful and extravagant traditional Costumes parading and dancing along the Sambrodomo. Some of these people parade in decorated floats. Along with all of that, they are also accompanied by live bands playing Samba.
These groups of people are not just dancing for fun but they are also competing to be the best Samba group out there.
Also the tickets to enter the Sambrodomo range at very different prices and can be a bit expensive. Visit this website for details: http://www.rio-carnival.net/rio_carnival/sambodromo-samba-parade-tickets.php
But if you don’t want to spend that extra money and don’t mind missing out on that there is also lots of street dancing, parades, and even competitions taking place in different neighborhoods. These are called Blocos. Again lots of parades, drinking, dancing and costumes being seen out in the streets.
I sincerely suggest you take part in the festivities during carnival, which I myself plan on doing some day.
Not only is it a fun experience but also an interesting insight of the Brazilian culture and tradition.
INFO:You can find round trip flights for the Carnival season on http://www.expedia.com/ starting at $1,363.
Basic Portuguese Phrases:
Oi, meu nome é Tanya…qual é o seu nome?
-HI, my name is Tanya…what is your name?
-Good morning!
Obrigado!
-Thank you!
( thanks to and refer to…. http://www.easyportuguese.com/ )
And for the next roll of the dice we have.............France! and its attractions : )
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