Tag Archives: Carnival

Samba School Dancers – ‘Carnaval Paulista’ — Edge of Humanity Magazine

Photographer Samy St Clair is the Edge of Humanity Magazine contributor of these images. These photographs are from her project ‘Carnival‘. To see Samy’s body of work click on any image. See also: Street By Samy St Clair Back to … Continue reading

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Brazil: ‘there’s a surprise around every corner’

Carnival parades and spiritualists, ayahuasca ceremonies and barbecue restaurants … Brazil is a constant source of fascination http://thelifeofourtimes.com/2016/05/16/brazil-theres-a-surprise-around-every-corner/

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The honeymoon

So what do we know about Uruguay? Perhaps you heard about its succulent beef cuts, or its immaculate stretches of beach. The country also received a lot of press attention for its liberal political views, making it the first in the world to … Continue reading

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Rio de Janeiro Carnival carnage

Well sort of, but that is Rio’s dark reputation 😉 The first big goal for 2016 was Carnival in Rio. We looked at the challenge and decided there were only 2 keys things to do, and then left the rest … Continue reading

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..how we celebrate the STREET LIFE of Cape Town with a Carnival? – Janet Ranson

carnival 2016, Cape Town, Flowers, Colour I was asked to make colourful bunches of flowers for the dancing Blommemeisies (Flower Sellers) to carry in the Cape Town Carnival procession this year. The theme of Street Life promises a spectacular show … Continue reading

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Samba in Fort-de-France by patricksorrente

Samba in Fort-de-France From 500px http://ift.tt/1PJF7UF https://bestpicpicpic.wordpress.com/2016/02/08/samba-in-fort-de-france-by-patricksorrente/

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Carnaval in Encarnacion

I’d always thought that Carnaval was something that only happened in Rio de Janeiro but it seems it’s celebrated all across South America. I’m not sure if Carnaval celebrations predate the colonial invasions but with christianity they became a way … Continue reading

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Esperando al carnaval…. by Jacraid

From 500px http://ift.tt/1NuWxyo https://bestpicpicpic.wordpress.com/2016/01/25/esperando-al-carnaval-by-jacraid-2/

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Carnival in Salvador de Bahia, Brazil – The wildest parties on the planet!

Every year, five days before Ash Wednesday and prior to Lent, Brazil celebrates its most outrageous party of the year welcoming thousands of guests who want to experience the biggest carnival in the world. While Rio de Janeiro is often … Continue reading

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1 September 2015

Notting Hill Carnival, London http://oridittrich.com/2015/09/01/1-september-2015/

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