Crazy Samba Dancing！The 2015 Brazilian Carnival Kicks Off with Passion

The world’s most exuberant celebration, the Brazilian Carnival in Rio de Janeiro, makes a dazzling debut in February. Ranked as one of the world’s top three carnivals, Brazil’s Carnival is held every February during the country’s sunny summer season. With its powerful rhythms and dazzling costumes, it attracts millions of visitors from around the globe each year. Shed your inhibitions and join the festivities, dancing samba together in the celebration.

The Rio Carnival is said to have originated from ancient Roman and Greek celebrations of the arrival of spring, where people would wear masks and dance in the streets. This tradition evolved when it reached Brazil in 1850, where locals quickly developed it into a street parade infused with unique elements of African and Native American cultures. The carnival also holds a special meaning of "equality for all" for Brazilians. During the Middle Ages, regardless of noble or commoner status, everyone would dress up as one another, breaking free from class constraints and reveling together for the entire day.

Over time, the grand carnival has become even more professional. In addition to dedicated street performance bands, street closure events, and themed nightclub nights, there is also a parade featuring performances by 12 local samba schools in Rio. It captures worldwide attention, and after each school’s parade, evaluation results are announced. The champion team’s float parade brings the most perfect finale to the entire carnival.