Brazil Carnival

The Brazil carnival is pronounced as Carnaval in the Portuguese language. The Brazil carnival is held every year in Brazil 40 days before the Easter. The Brazil carnival denotes the beginning of Lent. The Roman Catholics form the major part of the population in Brazil.

The Roman Catholics observe the Brazil carnival with a difference. They observe the Brazil carnival as an act of sacrifice to the bodily pleasures. This sacrifice makes the difference of observing the Easter from the European nations and the rest of the world. The Brazil carnival is a tradition of Brazil inculcated into its culture for which it has earned fame in the world.

The Brazil carnival holds a history within itself. The Brazil carnival started its path in the 1830s in Rio de Janeiro when the people would throng the streets in attractive attires. They often followed the European tradition by masquerading themselves during the annual festival. This tradition made a little modification in the late 19th century when 'cordoes' were introduced in Rio de Janeiro. The groups of people took part in this Brazil carnival playing music and dancing on the streets. In the recent times, these groups are known as 'blocos'. The 'blocos' mean a group of people who come on to the streets in special attires to celebrate the spirit of the carnival.

The 'blocos' form the major part in the Brazil carnival in Rio de Janeiro. In the recent times nearly 100 'blocos' take part in the Brazil carnival. The Brazil carnival is never complete without the performance of samba dance. The renowned samba schools of Brazil take part in this Brazil carnival. The tourists flock in Brazil during the time of Brazil carnival and revitalize their spirit.