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Carnaval: Into the Heart of Cuba – Compass & Camera
Of my recent trip to Cuba, I can think of a hundred ways to tell you about my experience that make more sense than where I’m choosing to begin my story. I could write a logical day-to-day account from start … Continue reading
There’s no point to samba if it doesn’t make you smile – Aletia
There is no point to samba if it doesn’t make you smile. – Alma Guillermoprieto See more photos here. via There is no point to samba if it doesn’t make you smile — Aleteia.org – Worldwide Catholic Network Sharing Faith Resources … Continue reading
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Tagged Brasil, Brzil, Carnaval, Carnival, Portela, Rio Carnival 2017
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After a wait of 33 years Portela is champion again — Rio the Guide
After a wait of 33 years Portela, one of Rio’s oldest and most iconic samba schools, is champion of Rio’s carnival again. And by the narrowest of margins of just point one of a point out of 270. Portela scored … Continue reading
Counting Down to Carnival
The clock is ticking down to Carnaval in Rio de Janeiro, the city’s first really big celebration since the 2016 Olympic and Paralympic games. Rio de Janeiro is the most famous and the largest of Brazil’s carnival celebrations. In Rio … Continue reading
A Festival of Flaming Failures | Meara Hamidiani
In March, the orange trees that line the narrow stone streets of Valencia shade small children as they toy with explosives. Later, the city is set ablaze. The sidewalks are covered with remnants of… Source: A Festival of Flaming Failures … Continue reading
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Tagged Carnaval, Carnival, creatives, Culture, Street Art, travel, Urban
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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
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/
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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Tagged Candombe, Carnaval, Carnival, colonia del sacramento, gay marriage, Honeymoon, luna de miel, marijuana, montevideanos, montevideo, porro, punta del diablo, punta del este, Uruguay
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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
..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
