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samba school parades in Rio De Janeiro ]] The Brazilian Carnival (spelled ''Carnaval'' in Portuguese) is an annual celebration held forty days before Easter (marking the start of Lent ), in Brazil . It has some differences from its counterparts in Europe , as well there being variations across the large Brazilian territory. The Brazilian Carnival is known in Brazil simply as ''carnaval''. History Despite the , as it was considered violent by the upper classes (it is said that many people died from infections and other diseases, since even rotten fruits were sometimes thrown). In the late 19th Century, the ''cordões'' (literally ''laces'' in Portuguese ) were introduced in Rio De Janeiro , which consisted of groups of people who would walk on the streets playing music and dancing. The cordões were ancestors of the modern Samba School s. The ''blocos'' (blocks), another name for the ''cordões'', are some of the current representations of the popular Brazilian Carnival. They are formed by people who dress in costumes according to certain themes, or to celebrate the carnival in specific ways. The schools of samba are truly organizations that work all year in order to prepare themselves for the Samba School s parade. During the Carnival, a fat man is elected to represent the role of '' Rei Momo '', the "king" of Carnival. The tradition of the king probably originates with the tradition of the king and queen of Maracatu which in turn has its origins in the days of slavery in the Northeast where some slaves who were leaders were given a greater level of responsibility. Rio de Janeiro The best-known Brazilian Carnival celebration takes place in Rio De Janeiro , with its samba schools, ''blocos'' and bandas occupying entire neighborhoods. Rio is also the location of the Sambadrome , a stadium specifically designed for the most elaborate Samba school processions. Bahia In . A trio elétrico is an adapted truck, with giant speakers and a platform where musicians play songs of local genres such as Axé Music and Maracatu (in Recife ). Salvador's Carnival is already one of the most famous in Brazil, attracting a total of 2 million people, including tourists and locals. See also External links
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