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The Carnaval in Brazil seems like one of the most exciting and festive celebrations I've ever heard of! It begins the Friday of Ash Wednesday, 7 weeks before Easter. The Carnaval, or Carnival in English, takes place all over Brazil. Rio de Janeiro is known as the Carnaval capital of the world. During Carnaval, Brazil is alive with street parties, parades, costume competitions, musical performances, and grande costume balls.
It is a wonderful time to visit Brazil, but this much excitement comes with a price. Everything is more expensive in Brazil during Carnaval because it is a popular tourist attraction.
This website (http://rio-carnival.net) offers packages to reduce the price of individual event tickets. The package includes:
- a beautiful personalized bag
- an exclusive Rio Carnival Services t-shirt
- a cushion to make it more comfortable for you to seat
- a printed 2011 Rio Carnival guide
- a transparent rain coat
- your admission tickets for sector and date previously chosen
Tourists are encouraged to purchase costumes and dance in the parade with the Samba dance schools.
This sounds like a very authentic, Brazilian celebration that I would love to experience some day.
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