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The Saint Sebastian Race, or a corrida de São Sebastião, is a traditional 10km race that celebrates Rio’s patron saint. The first five women and men to cross the finishing line are rewarded with a trophy or prizes.
Watch beautiful Brazilian models sashaying down a catwalk in the latest designer attire at Rio Fashion Week. From bikinis to ponchos, get your fashion inspiration here. The shows take place in venues across the city, including unusual outdoor spaces.
Every year, people congregate on the golden beaches of Copacabana, Ipanema and Leblon to worship the Goddess of the Sea, Iemanja. Throngs of Umbanda followers enact their rites of worship alongside hundreds of thousands of new year revellers.
While maintaining universal themes, Christmas in Rio means tropical trees are decorated with lights and adornments as substitutes for pine trees used elsewhere. Santa Claus wears a traditional red suit, and nativity scenes are displayed in churches.
In true Brazilian style, National Samba Day is one big, musical party. There are events all over the city organised by samba schools, including the ‘Samba Train’ party from Central do Brasil station to Oswaldo Cruz. Startin date: 2 December 2011.
