Carnival costume in Rio de Janeiro
What does a well-dressed boomer wear to carnival in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil? How about one of the costumes from the Carnival Museum? When our Regent Seven Seas Navigator cruise ended in Rio, after sailing across the Atlantic from Cape Town, we had the entire day to tour with a private guide before our plane left for the U.S. Madson Arajúo proudly showed us the sites of his hometown, including the Sambadrome. When our van parked along the concrete runway bordered by towering concrete stands, I thought we were at a racetrack. But Madson assured us that during carnival the runway turned into a pulsating, colorful mob of samba dancers and party goers. Carnival is February 18 – 25, 2012. Now, would you really wear that costume?
Have you been to Carnival in Rio de Janeiro? Post a comment to share your experience. Maybe Alan and I should take samba lessons.
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Twitter: thelostbackpack
January 28, 2012 at 9:04 am
I think it needs more color… and glitter.
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Twitter: DonnaLHull
January 30, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Hi Lane, they are extravagant aren’t they?
Wow – it just looks HEAVY to me!
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Twitter: DonnaLHull
January 30, 2012 at 4:22 pm
Barbara, I didn’t think about the heaviness of the costume. I was too busy figuring out how I would hide what all of those spaces revealed
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Great looking costume! Sounds like a really fun way to spend a day.
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Twitter: DonnaLHull
February 21, 2012 at 2:37 pm
I agree, Sheryl, it does look fun. I’m not sure that I would have the nerve to wear that costume, though.
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February 4, 2012 at 11:06 am
It reminds me of Dancing With the Stars! Next time you’ll have to take some dancing lessons!!
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