There is still some time to go until the festivities, but street parties and samba school rehearsals are already kicking off the greatest show on Earth.

Mayara Lima is famous for her hypnotising samba style. Here, she shares the best samba experiences in Rio, from traditional school events to samba circles.

Events take place in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil’s most cosmopolitan city. All the main samba competitions between rival dance schools and parades take place in the Sambadrome – a purpose-built ...

RIO DE JANEIRO (Reuters) - A group of Brazilian transgender women ... in the stadium and broadcast live on television to an audience of millions. This year's event takes place from March 2 to March 4.

RIO DE JANEIRO — At a classical orchestra, a conductor’s raised hands often means the start of a performance. Tracing shapes ...

Rio de Janeiro recorded its hottest day in at least ... There has been heightened concern about heat at public events in Brazil since a Taylor Swift fan died during her Eras Tour concert in ...

Members of the Padre Miguel samba school performing at the Sambadrome during Carnival festivities in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. REUTERS ...

Carnival always breathes life into the economy of Vila Vintem, a favela on Rio de Janeiro's west side, but this year the ...

Rio de Janeiro is one of the most beautiful cities in the world. I always joke with my friends that if it wasn't for the ...

An estimated 8 million revelers are expected to attend various Carnival events, including associations ... excluding inflation. The Rio de Janeiro Carnival is a massive economic powerhouse ...

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