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CARNIVAL The Biggest Brazilian Celebration

The lyrics of this old samba (the Brazilian carnival song) are the best summary to describe how the locals, as well as foreigners, feel when they are part of the biggest party on Earth: the carnival in Brazil.

Wondering why? Try to visualize thousands of people in elaborate costumes, dancing together on an avenue-turned-runway, followed by a

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