Carnival (or in Portuguese: Carnaval) is the worldwide best known outing of Brazilian popular culture . Carnival is even that important to Brazilians that a year is being divided into two parts: before and after Carnaval... After New year, everyone in Brazil will be preparing for the Carnival event. In January and February not much else of any significance happens; to Brazilians, the year 2014 will actually start after Carnival ! The most famous Carnaval in Brazil is of course the one in Rio de Janeiro. However, also in Rio de Janeiro there are several ways to celebrate the festival. Furthermore, in almost every settlement of any size in Brazil you will be able to join in Carnival events. After Carnival in Rio de Janeiro , the most famous Carnaval festivals are the ones of Salvador and Pernambuco (Recife/ Olinda).

Of all Carnival festivals in these and other Brazilian cities, comprehensive information will be provided by www.AboutBrasil.com; check it out for yourself !

One thing is for sure: wherever you have your party,

Carnival 2014 in Brazil

will be an experience you will never forget!