Buzz
These days, the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is ablaze with the vibrant colors of Carnival, the renowned festival that attracts over 1 million participants.
The Carnival festivities kick off on February 28 and conclude on March 4.
The focal point of the festival is the extravagant parade of colorful floats, making their way through the streets amidst the lively musical atmosphere.
According to itn.co.uk, hundreds of street bands resound with the lively beat of drums, uplifting the spirits of the costumed crowd in their dazzling outfits, dancing to the hot rhythms of samba.
Eduardo Paes, the Mayor of Rio de Janeiro, states that the festival is expected to generate around USD 730 million for the local economy.
This is an annual festival held around this time every year. This year, the grand performances are seen as a warm welcome ahead of the World Cup 2014 season, scheduled from June 12 to July 13 in Rio de Janeiro.
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Source: Mytour Travel Guide - As reported by Tuổi Trẻ
MytourMarch 7, 2014
