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Festivals in Brazil

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Rio Carnival: Brazil's Greatest Celebration of Music, Dance, and Cultural Expression

Rio Carnival is Brazil's most spectacular annual festival, held in Rio de Janeiro before Lent. Featuring elaborate samba school parades, vibrant costumes, and street parties called blocos, it represents the pinnacle of Brazilian cultural expression and attracts millions of participants and visitors from around the world.

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