Los elementos de Rio (S2)

Carnaval is the annual festival that begins the Friday before
Ash Wednesday and ends midday on Ash Wednesday. The
celebration signifies the beginning of Lent. It is similar to

Mardi Gras

In the southeastern city of Rio de Janeiro, Brasil, huge

parades (desfiles) are the main attraction of the

festivities.

Desfiles de Carnaval are heavily influenced by African-
Brazilian culture. La musica de Samba es lo mas popular

tipo de musica para la celebracion Carnaval.

People often dress in costumes (disfraces) and dance in

groups in the desfiles. Estos grupos son "comparsas".

Comparsa

Durante los desfiles,
people follow giant

floats which play
loud music. These

are called Trios

Electricos

Reina de Carnaval

​A "queen of Carnaval" is crowned every year. This often goes to the best costume and dance.

Los desfiles de Carnaval en Rio take place in the

Sambodromo, which is a long alley with tiered seating on

either side.

Carnaval is the most famous holiday in Brasil. The

country takes an entire week off to celebrate.

#2

Guacamayo de Spix

La pelicula, Rio, was inspired by a Spix's Macaw named
Presley, who was the last known wild Guacamayo and

disappeared in 2000.

Los habitaciones de los Guacamayos de Spix are limited

because of deforestation...

​And trafficking