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Brazil's Carnival was in full swing on Friday with samba school parades kicking off the festivities in Sao Paulo's Sambadrome. The traditional samba school Barroca Zona Sul was one of the first to ...

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 a means to spotlight trans people’s struggle in Brazil, where more of them ...

In a time of political hostility and violence, a samba school in Rio de Janeiro decided to highlight the realities of the ...

About 100 dogs happily wagged their tails to samba music while socialising at the Blocao street party. The event drew around 300 people and their pets. “I think this is just wonderful; I’ve been ...

Carnival celebrates vibrant global traditions, blending history, resistance, and cultural expression through music, dance, and costume.

More photos and videos showed more of Ratajkowsky's adventures, including herself enjoying the Carnival celebrations and taking in some of Brazil's stunning ... known for its samba parades ...

The streets of Rio de Janeiro come alive with parties, samba ... grand carnival debut, later sharing on Instagram: “Pinch me, this is a dream! I can’t believe this is real… BRAZIL, thank ...

A reveler attends the Galo da Madrugada (Dawn Rooster) parade during the 2025 Sao Paulo Carnival in Sao Paulo, Brazil on March 4, 2025. (Photo: Xinhua) Revelers attend the Galo da Madrugada (Dawn ...

Top model Irina Shayk sunbathed in Brazil wearing an oversized black bra ... took part in the Rio de Janeiro carnival earlier this week. The 39-year-old said she felt ‘humbled’ to be allowed ...

The National Institute for Cultural Orientation (NICO) applauded Brazil ... schools. A samba school is composed of a collaboration of local neighbours who want to attend the carnival together ...