Carnival – Brazil

The roots of the Brazilian carnival have multicultural influences that emerged to create this joyous festival.

Indigenous communities in Brazil had their own traditional festivals and celebrations that were connected to nature, and the African diaspora to the country brought with them rich musical and dance traditions, including rhythms, percussion instruments, and ritualistic practices. 

Samba, an Afro-Brazilian music genre, is the soul of the carnival and adds to the vibrant spectacle that takes over the streets and avenues around the month of February, the end of summer.