Brazilian Carnival in Rio de Janeiro
Brazilian Carnival in Rio de Janeiro.
One of the most striking, colorful and incendiary carnival show, is Brazilian Carnival. In Rio de Janeiro – the native land of carnivals. Rio de Janeiro – the capital of the carnival and the city of eternal sunshine. In February, Rio de Janeiro, is immersed in most the grand frenzy. Carnival, a riot of rhythm, paints and love. Under the rhythms of samba colorful crowd, dressed only in feathers and sequins.
Brazilian Carnival is known all over the world and attracts tourists of all nationalities. The carnival in Rio de Janeiro usually held the end of February beginning at March. Officially, it opens on Saturday and ends on the following Wednesday.
So to called Ash Wednesday. There are several versions about the origin carnival. The tradition to which, according to some researchers, originated in 10 thousand years before Christ. The word “carnival” comes from the Latin words “Carrum Novalis”.
In Brazil, the carnival began in 1723, with the arrival of immigrants from the Portuguese island of Madeira. In 1840 was conducted the first carnival ball-dance. And in 1852, so called “Pereira” – a group of drums of different sizes. Under the direction of Jose Nogueira de Azevedo Paredes. Later joined by other musical instruments.
For three decades, parades the samba passed spontaneously. At present time samba of parade is very valuable and in high demand.
Brazilian Carnival – one of the most important manifestations of popular culture in Brazil. It is a blend of the holiday, shows, art and of folklore. In 1899, pianist Luiz Gonzaga (1847-1935) creates the march O-abre-alas. He first began to write music specifically for the Brazilian Carnival.
Schools Samba. This association, of marching during Carnival in carnival costumes. Presenting allegory and choreographic productions on the theme. Which are specially is selected on each year.
Many of them are arranged by the type of enterprise and have toll servants. Figurants are built in the column (the wings) and sing. The first official parade was held in 1935. Parades of Samba are held across the country. But in Rio de Janeiro, they have the most profound tradition. Each school must perform at least 65 and no more than 80 minutes.
Jury for determine the winners among the school, which consists of 36 members. As shock of musical group, themed dance, harmony, movement in dance, costumes, etc.
Besides Brazilian Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, commonly known as Carnival in Bahia and Pernambuco. Two states in northeastern Brazil. These carnivals are least spectacular. But very intensively are marked in the streets of the cities. Bahia’s carnival is characterized by so-called electric trios. On the trucks is set the stage and sound equipment up to 100,000 watts. What can arrange moving around the city show.
Brazilian Carnival Pernambuco is characterized by “frevo” – a musical genre and dance. That’s music in a fairly rapid rhythm in the performance of drums and wind instruments. Under which are executed almost acrobatics dance.
One of the most striking, colorful and incendiary carnival show, is Brazilian Carnival. In Rio de Janeiro – the native land of carnivals. Rio de Janeiro – the capital of the carnival and the city of eternal sunshine. In February, Rio de Janeiro, is immersed in most the grand frenzy. Carnival, a riot of rhythm, paints and love. Under the rhythms of samba colorful crowd, dressed only in feathers and sequins.
Brazilian Carnival is known all over the world and attracts tourists of all nationalities. The carnival in Rio de Janeiro usually held the end of February beginning at March. Officially, it opens on Saturday and ends on the following Wednesday.
So to called Ash Wednesday. There are several versions about the origin carnival. The tradition to which, according to some researchers, originated in 10 thousand years before Christ. The word “carnival” comes from the Latin words “Carrum Novalis”.
In Brazil, the carnival began in 1723, with the arrival of immigrants from the Portuguese island of Madeira. In 1840 was conducted the first carnival ball-dance. And in 1852, so called “Pereira” – a group of drums of different sizes. Under the direction of Jose Nogueira de Azevedo Paredes. Later joined by other musical instruments.
For three decades, parades the samba passed spontaneously. At present time samba of parade is very valuable and in high demand.
Brazilian Carnival – one of the most important manifestations of popular culture in Brazil. It is a blend of the holiday, shows, art and of folklore. In 1899, pianist Luiz Gonzaga (1847-1935) creates the march O-abre-alas. He first began to write music specifically for the Brazilian Carnival.
Schools Samba. This association, of marching during Carnival in carnival costumes. Presenting allegory and choreographic productions on the theme. Which are specially is selected on each year.
Many of them are arranged by the type of enterprise and have toll servants. Figurants are built in the column (the wings) and sing. The first official parade was held in 1935. Parades of Samba are held across the country. But in Rio de Janeiro, they have the most profound tradition. Each school must perform at least 65 and no more than 80 minutes.
Jury for determine the winners among the school, which consists of 36 members. As shock of musical group, themed dance, harmony, movement in dance, costumes, etc.
Besides Brazilian Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, commonly known as Carnival in Bahia and Pernambuco. Two states in northeastern Brazil. These carnivals are least spectacular. But very intensively are marked in the streets of the cities. Bahia’s carnival is characterized by so-called electric trios. On the trucks is set the stage and sound equipment up to 100,000 watts. What can arrange moving around the city show.
Brazilian Carnival Pernambuco is characterized by “frevo” – a musical genre and dance. That’s music in a fairly rapid rhythm in the performance of drums and wind instruments. Under which are executed almost acrobatics dance.
