A Carnival party in Paraty swaps glitter and costumes for mud, as crowds cover themselves in gray sludge and celebrate as one group.
Veteran Carnival fans in Rio say the party is fun, but it also takes planning and endurance. On Sunday, the festival marks its second official day and it runs through Ash Wednesday.
Carnival, a spectacle celebrating African deities and Catholic saints alike, has become a battleground for religious groups in Brazil.
As Oscar season heats up, the Brazilian city of Recife turns Carnival into a celebration of its hometown film hopeful, The Secret Agent.
The Brazilian Cultural Arts Center of Santa Barbara (BCACSB) will host the 2025 Brazilian Day Festival 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 23 at Casa de la Guerra and De La Guerra Plaza, 15 E. De La Guerra St ...
Brazil's Carnival is expected to attract 65 million revelers, with significant tourist influx and economic impact, particularly in Rio de Janeiro; strategic promotions aim to highlight its cultural ...