Brazil: Carnival closes with parade at Sambodromo

Brazil bid farewell to Carnival with the closing parade at the Sambódromo in Anhembi, São Paulo, where thousands gathered to enjoy the celebrations. Samba academies showcased their creativity and a year’s worth of preparation, dazzling attendees with music, sparkle, and color. This year’s theme, “Sow to reap and feed”, highlighted social reflection, emphasizing the contrast between land without people and people without land. As is traditional at Carnival, the parade also became a stage for the visibility of social struggles, blending festivity with cultural and political expression.

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