Tag Archives: Carnival

10 Fascinating Facts about Brazilian Carnival

Posted on December 30, 2019 by agogo22

Our Brazilian Life Here are some interesting facts you probably didn’t know about Carnaval. Number 8 is my favorite. Every year Brazil’s Carnaval brings millions of people to this incredible festival full of parades, culture, excitement, public street parties and … Continue reading →

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Manchester School of Samba at Manchester Day 2019

Posted on December 3, 2019 by agogo22

This is the front of our troupe Manchester School of Samba, parading along Deansgate to commemorate 10 years of an annual celebration of Manchester, it’s people and creativity, 23rd June 2019.  This superb image by Alida Cernogoraz.

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Rio de Janeiro Carnival – Band Practice — Wilbur’s Travels

Posted on November 29, 2019 by agogo22

When in Rio in November 2018, we ventured down to the waterfront of Guanabara Bay near to Santos Dumont Airport, the main domestic hub for the Brazilian city, where we had landed from Iguazu and had witnessed planes taking off … Continue reading →

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An Enormous Red Sun Will Shine Above the Streets of New York in Thanksgiving Parade Balloon by Yayoi Kusama

Posted on November 28, 2019 by agogo22

 If you haven’t had a chance to experience a Yayoi Kusama piece in person, the iconic Japanese artist will be debuting a sun-themed balloon in this year’s Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade. Kusama (previously), whose wide-ranging work across a long career … Continue reading →

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Squibbers Way opening plan confirmed — Somerset County Council Newsroom

Posted on October 7, 2019 by agogo22

A sparkling event is being planned to celebrate the opening of Bridgwater’s new Squibbers Way in early December. Squibbers Way is the new £18.4m road linking Marsh Lane to Parrett Way and was named by the people of Bridgwater following … Continue reading →

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Venice Beach, California, 1930 – a photo on Flickriver

Posted on September 21, 2019 by agogo22

Source: https://images.app.goo.gl/irC4DfiWfmKm9jAX7  

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Cabezudos | COSPLAY in 2019 | Weird vintage, Vintage photos, Photography

Posted on September 21, 2019 by agogo22

Cabezudos Source: Cabezudos | COSPLAY in 2019 | Weird vintage, Vintage photos, Photography

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Costeiro back samba 2018 | esplendores in 2019 | Samba costume, Festival costumes, Caribbean carnival costumes

Posted on September 21, 2019 by agogo22

Costeiro back samba 2018 Source: Costeiro back samba 2018 | esplendores in 2019 | Samba costume, Festival costumes, Caribbean carnival costumes

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The Carnival Seamstress — ā•multiplicity

Posted on September 18, 2019 by agogo22

Behind the seams of Rio de Janeiro’s spectacular festival by Soledad Dominguez | translated by Ricky Toledano Monica has not slept at home since January 28. And it is most likely that she will not return to her husband and … Continue reading →

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Ostrich with Coque Feathers Backpiece Style

Posted on September 18, 2019 by agogo22

Ostrich with Coque Feathers Backpiece Style: Andromeda Wings Feather Color:Yellow Gold Ostrich with Red Coque Feathers Source: Ostrich with Coque Feathers Backpiece Style: Andromeda Wings Feather Color:Yellow Gold Ostrich with Red Coque Feathers | BackPack Frames in 2019 | Feather … Continue reading →

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