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The Rio Carnival street party where dogs parade as superheroes and cartoon characters
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — As Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations kicked off ... “Here we have kids, the elderly, and many dogs.” The name Blocao is a mixture of “bloco,” which means ...
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Street vendors dispense the party fuel for Rio’s Carnival, but face pushback as their numbers grow
More than that, though, it’s an economic lifeline, allowing them to pay off debts, buy presents for their kids and set ... cold beer and water. Rio’s City Hall conducted a lottery for 15,000 ...
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Uncover the Secret Side of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Carnival under Fire by Ruy Castro (2004 ... Brazilian Playground by Putumayo Kids Presents (2007): The award-winning world music label has compiled an eclectic mix of sounds ...
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Brazil Authorities Postpone Carnival Festivities As Covid-19 Plays Spoilsport Again
The Brazilian municipalities of Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo postponed the traditional parades of the carnival samba schools to April 22 - 23 as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Brazil distributes 128 million condoms ahead of Carnival festivities
Brazil’s Ministry of Health has begun to distribute the 128.6 million condoms purchased to guarantee the protection of those who participate in Carnival 2020 later this month.