Rio de Janeiro used to be the capital of Brazil, and still is the second largest city as well as the biggest met area in South America. Throughout the year in this great city, there are huge displays of tradition and culture in the forms of festivals and parties, and as such the city is seen as representing the cultural spirit of Brazil. This article briefly outlines a few of these events.
The New Year is seen in with a huge city wide party that is included among the biggest in the world. During this time you can see music, dancing, huge firework displays and even dressing up on the Copacabana Beach where people see celebrate the New Year dressed in white. February, however, is the biggest month for Rio.
Carnival season in Rio de Janeiro begins in February, and despite the fact that many countries across the world have similar goings on, the Rio carnival is famous for beinig the best and so thousands of enthusiasts flock from other countries to see it unfold. During the carnival the streets of Rio are full of dancing people in colourful handmade costumes, and loud Samba music. The Rio Carnival is the biggest cultural event of the year.
There are also some big sports events in Rio, such as the Rio Circuit in March which sees many cyclists taking part. They cycle along the coast, over the mountains and ride right around the entire city. There is also a boating event, the Rio Boat Show, which displays a many different kinds of boats, such as Yachts and motor boats on the Guanabara Bay.
The June Bonfire festival is the next major event in Rio, and only occurs on the days of the feasts of St. Anthony, St. John and St. Peter (June 13, 24, 29 respectively). In the squares and churches all across the city during this time there are huge fires. Rio de Janeiro is an incredible centre for culture and tradition.
The New Year is seen in with a huge city wide party that is included among the biggest in the world. During this time you can see music, dancing, huge firework displays and even dressing up on the Copacabana Beach where people see celebrate the New Year dressed in white. February, however, is the biggest month for Rio.
Carnival season in Rio de Janeiro begins in February, and despite the fact that many countries across the world have similar goings on, the Rio carnival is famous for beinig the best and so thousands of enthusiasts flock from other countries to see it unfold. During the carnival the streets of Rio are full of dancing people in colourful handmade costumes, and loud Samba music. The Rio Carnival is the biggest cultural event of the year.
There are also some big sports events in Rio, such as the Rio Circuit in March which sees many cyclists taking part. They cycle along the coast, over the mountains and ride right around the entire city. There is also a boating event, the Rio Boat Show, which displays a many different kinds of boats, such as Yachts and motor boats on the Guanabara Bay.
The June Bonfire festival is the next major event in Rio, and only occurs on the days of the feasts of St. Anthony, St. John and St. Peter (June 13, 24, 29 respectively). In the squares and churches all across the city during this time there are huge fires. Rio de Janeiro is an incredible centre for culture and tradition.
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