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Rio Carnival 2012

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:02:46 +0000

18 – 21 Feb 2012

Everyone has heard of the Rio Carnival – it’s the benchmark against which every other carnival is compared. A spirit and energy takes over the city and has everyone enraptured for four days of infectious rhythmic shuffling and unbeatable revelry. Sambadrome, Avenida Marques de Sapucaí, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Oi Noites Cariocas 2012

admin — Sat, 04 Feb 2012 11:01:54 +0000

Oi Noites Cariocas, which translates as “Oi Rio Nights”, is an eagerly awaited season of pop and rock concerts. Catch well-known Brazilian artists at Pier Maua during Rio de Janeiro’s balmy summer nights, as well as musicals and other events. Pier Maua, Avenida Rodrigues Alves, 10, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil

Saint Sebastian Race 2012

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:54:46 +0000

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.

The race starts at Aterro do Flamengo, between Cuautémoque square and Tucumã road.

Rio Fashion Week 2012

admin — Fri, 30 Dec 2011 10:53:24 +0000

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.

Iemanja Festival 2011

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:10:35 +0000

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.

Christmas in Rio

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:08:13 +0000

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.

National Samba Day 2011

admin — Wed, 23 Nov 2011 16:07:07 +0000

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.

Panorama Festival 2011

admin — Fri, 28 Oct 2011 09:37:16 +0000

During Rio’s Panorama Festival (4-20th November 2011), you’re likely to see dance performances at unusual places around the city such as metro stations. A celebration of contemporary dance, this is a not-for-profit but high-profile event that attracts performers from around the world.

Taste Rio 2011

admin — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:27:39 +0000

During “Degusta Rio” or “Taste Rio”, people descend on the city for a range of tastings, demonstrations, workshops and other gastronomic events. Various restaurants, carioca (local) bars, cachaça cane liquor producers and wine distributors take part.

Rio de Janeiro Pride 2011

admin — Tue, 27 Sep 2011 09:26:20 +0000

Rio de Janeiro Pride might not be as big as the Sao Paulo event, but it’s no less of a party. A month of LGBT parties, exhibitions and talks culminates in the Pride Parade from Copacabana on the final day.

The event begins with the Opening Show at Carlos Gomes Theatre and over the next few days, LGBT visitors can attend visual art exhibitions focussing on themes of diversity, strength, a voice and much more.

There are also discussions, movies, a Lesifest, talks on health and human rights, a pre-parade party, the parade itself and the inevitable closing party.