A riot of colors and emotions: the annual carnival has started in Rio de Janeiro

The spectacular carnival in Rio has begun. Hundreds of dancers, musicians and actors in bright costumes filled the streets of the city, admiring the crowds of spectators who came here from all over the world. A bright procession completes the procession with a stunning show at the huge Sambodrom arena. Catch the rhythms of incendiary samba with us!The annual carnival in Rio de Janeiro has recently started. Thousands of spectators from different countries came to see the bright dance parades. The famous action began with a spectacular performance of dancers who performed together with huge mechanical parrots and tigers. The multicolored procession headed to the Sambadrome, a 500-meter arena built specifically for the samba show.

Initially, carnival was a food festival that combined Catholic and European pagan traditions. Gradually, it turned into an annual magnificent celebration of dance and parades, which takes place during the week. This year, the celebrations will continue until February 29.

But in the municipality of Paraty, which is halfway between Rio and Sao Paulo, at the same time, the so-called Dirty Street Party (Bloco da Lama) is held. The fun is so exuberant that it has to be restricted by law.