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The Rio Carnival street party where dogs parade as superheroes and cartoon characters
RIO DE JANEIRO (AP) — As Rio de Janeiro’s Carnival celebrations kicked off ... “Here we have kids, the elderly, and many dogs.” The name Blocao is a mixture of “bloco,” which means ...
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Uncover the Secret Side of Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro, Carnival under Fire by Ruy Castro (2004 ... Brazilian Playground by Putumayo Kids Presents (2007): The award-winning world music label has compiled an eclectic mix of sounds ...
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Street vendors dispense the party fuel for Rio’s Carnival, but face pushback as their numbers grow
More than that, though, it’s an economic lifeline, allowing them to pay off debts, buy presents for their kids and set ... cold beer and water. Rio’s City Hall conducted a lottery for 15,000 ...