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Watch on LiveTube Now 👉 Video: Rio Carnival 2025 LIVE: Watch Samba school parade in Brazil Tens of thousands of cheering fans pack the bleachers of Rio de Janeiro’s Sambadrome to see the ...

At the time, Brazil was undergoing a major transformation ... but it is in February, during Carnival, that samba reaches its fever peak. The best samba schools compete in spectacular parades ...

(AP photo) For samba schools, Carnival isn’t just a festival—it ... There’s a popular saying in Brazil: the year doesn’t truly start until Carnival ends. As the parades wrap up, life ...

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Prince William is reportedly outraged over Meghan Markle’s latest move, which some claim is an attempt to invoke Princess Diana’s memory. A recent viral photo of Meghan in a purple sweatshirt ...

Samba dance, reggae drumming and ginga football among activities that will foster better understanding between two cultures, organiser says.