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CARNIVALS OF THE WORLD I - KEY FACTS - The city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil hosts one of the most popular carnivals of the world today.
- The carnival festivities in Brazil are called 'Entrudo' which means entry.
- The official duration of the Carnival in Rio is 4 days.
- The famous Carnival dance of Brazil is called Samba.
- The Samba originated from a rhythm brought by African slaves to Brazil.
- During the Carnival in Brazil, different groups of Samba schools called 'Ecolas de Samba' parade.
- The best Samba schools of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil parade in a Sambodrome.
- The city of Venice in Italy is famous for its carnival.
- The city of Nice in France is famous for its carnival.
- The famous flower show at the Nice Carnival is called the Battle of Flowers.
- The Carnival of Binche is the most famous in Belgium.
- The Gilles are the main costumed characters of the Carnival of Binche in Belgium.
- The hat of the 'Gilles' of the Carnival of Binche in Belgium is covered by ostrich feathers.
- In France, the festival of Mi-Karem is called the festival of women.
- 'Bonhomme Carnaval' is the mascot of the Quebec Winter Carnival.
- The imposing structure of the Ice Palace or Palais de Glace is one of the many attractions of the Carnival of Quebec.
- The Carnival Queen of Guyana is called ' Touloulou'.
- The king of Carnival in Guadeloupe is called 'Vaval'.
- Mardi Gras in America came from the city of Mobile.
- 'Galette des Rois' is a French specialty cake exclusive to Mardi Gras season.
- King cake is a New Orleans specialty exclusive to Mardi Gras season.
- A plastic baby is hidden in the King Cake of New Orleans.
Try the Quiz : Carnivals of the World - Quiz I