Soundtrack: Tiene Sabor
- Buena Vista Social Club, Omara Portuondo
"Rio Carnival is all about the spirit of harmony and
community, which is aptly presented by the samba schools that bring together
people from all lifestyles. Most schools represent the working class community
from the favelas, the vital elements and the backbone of Rio de Janeiro’s
Carnival.
The lavish costumes,
elaborate floats, samba songs, and dance routines are all designed and
organized by members of the school. Executing a theme at the samba
parade requires precision, which is why it involves months of preparation.
Today, the Samba and the Carnival have crossed socio-economic lines. They have
won the hearts of all people in both the country and the world.
Rio is home to over 100
samba schools, with only 12 making it to the Special Group, a place of pride
for many. This group is what has made the Rio Carnival the biggest event on the
planet with their incredible parades and lavish costumes. Many of the top samba
schools have over four thousand participants with each one having a specific
role to play at the samba parade.
Samba schools take their
name from their community. Names such as Bejia-Flor, Mocidade, Salgueiro,
and Mangueira have their feet firmly planted in the Special Group of
Rio Carnival. Each samba school shares a special bond with its members, where
success is a matter of communal pride, especially considering how hard they work
all year long to compete at the Sambadrome during Rio Carnival. A successful
samba school raises the level of pride and self-esteem of all its members, rich
and poor alike. As a matter of fact, the most popular samba school in the
country sprung from the impoverished Favelas of Rio and to this day, continues
to captivate the imagination and enchant people worldwide."
Source: http://www.rio.com/rio-carnival/about-rio-samba-schools
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