Rio carnival 2010 is set to begin from February 13th to February 16th and by the count of the carnival lovers that visit this carnival every year you can be sure that millions are getting ready to be a part of this extravagant festival. Rio carnival is juts not about floats and costumes or samba but it is one of the best ways you will come face to face with the real essence of this exotic country. The Brazilian women are one of the most beautiful in the world and with many of them adorning the floats and dancing on the samba songs the visitors get the best chance to emancipate their spirits and just immerse in this beautiful magic.
All through the days of the carnival the Rio triad- women, beer and samba rules everything. During the parade, all that one can see are the gorgeous women dressed in skimpy embroidered outfits or body paints and making everyone in the audience, joining in this electric atmosphere. With food stalls displaying the best of Brazilian food and the parties which never seem to end, you will find the party people wherever you head. Rio is the perfect carnival destination blending all the factors that are loved by carnival revelers from around the planet.
There are many aspects which makes the carnival in Rio the best in the world. One of these is the perception of the samba schools which participate in the parade. It is these schools which add excitement and color to the parade. All the samba schools practice continuously and if any visitor wants to know how actually the carnival is produced then they should visit the Samba City situated near the Rio port.
There is a central area surrounded by factories of samba schools. All the floats and costumes are prepared in these factories. It is the best way anyone can get to the essence of the carnival.
The central area also host carnival shows. The shows for the 2010 carnival will be held at January 10th and January 24th. These shows will feature samba music including the traditional samba music known as pagode. Samba dancers, the flag bearers and the whirling ladies add more glitz to these shows which also have a mini parade. The fireworks and the visitor’s participation add more fun for all who want to get the root of all the carnival preparations.
Rio carnivals have numerous aspects and anyone who likes to dance to samba tunes has enough opportunities to do so at the Rio carnival.
The carnivals are just not about costumes and music. The streets are perhaps the best place to enjoy the carnival in its true indigenous flavor. The Rio carnival is no different in this respect. One of the most fascinating and entertaining aspects of Rio carnival are the streets parties which dazzle all with the thumping music and the wonderful atmosphere. The carnival boasts of many streets festivities and almost any corner where people gather to sing and dance becomes a party venue. One of the most exiting street festivals is held at Cinelandia Square which is the best place to party in the great old way with amazing singers and orchestras.
The Samba is just not limited to the parade and floats but during the entire five days, all on the streets share their moves translating the whole area into one big bar under the sky. The Sambodromo literally transforms into a samba venue where everyone dance excitedly to all the percussion instruments. Costumes or no costumes –all get a real taste of the carnival at the street with all the local people who enhance the overall experience. With the Rio de Janeiro carnival to be held from February 13th to 16th it will be again be the greatest carnival experience for all who come to Brazil.
