Looking Back at Carnaval: Go for the Samba and Leave With Saudade
Every February since 1973, Brazil hosts several of the largest carnaval celebrations in the world. In Rio de Janeiro, the festival — which marks the date when Brazil became a Portuguese colony — has evolved into one of the most famous festivals in the world. Now signaling the beginning of Lent, Rio’s extravagant galas and famed celebratory parades have become synonymous with the city’s identity. In 2023, over 45 million […]


