Rio de Janeiro or simply ‘Rio’ is the capital of the Brazilian State of Rio de Janeiro and the third-largest metropolis in the country with a population of around 7 million people. Rio has a nickname…Cidade Maravilhosa or ‘the marvelous city’. The name ‘Rio de …
Where Does Carnival Come From?
Every year, during the five days preceding the Catholic season of Lent (every February or March), the festival of Carnival takes over the bustling streets of Rio de Janeiro. Though this religious ritual is celebrated around the world, particularly in Catholic countries, the Carnival festival …