Is carnival a traditional festive season where you are from? Here it is, and I’m talking about Recife, Pernambuco. In this time of the year, lots of people from around the globe, come to the city to witness one of the greatest carnival parties ever! Frevo is the main rhythm, and it is represented by colorful umbrellas and frevo dancers:
According to The Guiness Book, Recife hosts the largest carnival parade in the world, called Galo da Madrugada (The Daybreak Rooster).
There are a lot of street carnival groups, or carnival blocos going around the city. Olinda is also known for its churches, the rich and popular culture! You can find lots of churches walking on the slopes of Olinda! Its carnival is simply unique! In 1982, UNESCO gave to Olinda the title of World Cultural Heritage. If you have never been to it, come visit and you won’t regret!
Olinda (Pictures by Passarinho/Pref.Olinda)
If you have never heard the frevo rhythm before, here is a great start, Spock Frevo Orchestra playing “Nino, O Pernambuquinho”.
And some vocabulary related to carnival:
- Pular / Brincar Carnaval – To Celebrate Carnival
- Foliões – Revellers
- Ladeiras – Slopes
- Fantasias – Costumes
- Desfiles – Parades
- Quarta-feira de Cinzas – Ash Wednesday
Have a great holiday guys!
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