00:00The rhythm took over Rio de Janeiro as top-tier samba schools lit up the runway at the Carnival in
00:07the city.
00:07Over three spectacular nights, 12 elite samba schools delivered powerful performances
00:12packed with thunderous drums, dazzling outfits and towering floats.
00:17But it's more than just a celebration or competition.
00:21For many performers, Carnival carries deep personal meaning.
00:28Carnival is my passion. It's where I can heal all my wounds and my sadness.
00:33Carnival is my passion. It's my love. I will never let it go.
00:41At the heart of Carnival is the high-stakes special group competition.
00:45Across three electrifying nights, samba schools go head-to-head, judged on every detail,
00:51from intricate costumes and towering floats to vocal harmony and the driving force of their percussion sessions.
00:58Every beat, step and even sequent counts as they battle for one of Brazil's most coveted championship titles.
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