The traditional samba costume consists of a bikini, feathers and an ingenious hat. 👙

Batucada is a substyle of samba performed by "baterias."

Samba is an important cultural phenomenon in Brazil. 💃🏽🕺🏾

Watch the mayor give King Momo the key to the city! 🗝

Carnival in Rio helps people coping w/ mental health issues. 🧠

The place for samba in Rio? Avenida Presidente Vargas.

Normally a pre-Lent festival, the 2022 Carnival was postponed nearly two months. 🔂

If you're going to Rio Carnival, check out the Sambadrome.

Both correct: "Carnival in" or "Carnaval do Rio de Janeiro." 🦚

The samba schools parade is the highlight of the festival! 👯

Carnival is a competition & serious business in Brazil. 🇧🇷