Rio Carnival

Update 2/6: I corrected the spelling of Joao Gilberto. (People can't talk about Bossa Nova without Joao Gilberto and Antonio Carlos Jobim.) 

Rio Carnival is one of the world famous fun. However, this event is based on religion. Now this is a travel blog, I depend on the these complicated things on the Internet sites:-)

"The Girl from Ipanema" (1964)

Joao Gilberto & Antonio Carlos Jobim

Rio De Janeiro is one of the biggest cities in Brazil. It has more than 6,000,000 population. It has beautiful beaches such as "Copacabana" and "Ipanema." These beaches are important resources of the tourism. "Cristo Redentor" is the most famous landmark.

"Rio Carnival" is the biggest event of the city. Originally, this parade is from the Catholic "Carnival." However, for the bold and sexual expressions, the Catholic Churches still don't permit it as a religion event. Rio De Janeiro has some "Samba Schools." Every year, they perform and compete at the contests. According to the websites, one group of the parade is with several thousands people. People enjoy all night long for the crazy parade. Rio Carnival in 2013 starts from February 8.

For the event, please check this: Rio Carnival Official Site ( http://www.rio-carnival.net/ )

"Aquarela do Brasil" 

by Joao Gilberto

Brazilian music is very fun. If the dynamic music is "samba," today's choices are "static." These music are called "Bossa Nova." Please check both of them, and enjoy your travel days. I believe you can find the both comfortable moments for your time. (If you want to try "Aquarela do Brasil" in Samba, Check this on Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0aeBq5H3O2I )

Well, here is the information related to Brazil. Please check this.

• At least 245 die in Brazil nightclub fire

Like this nightclub fire happens sometimes. Seeing the news, these happens not only in Brazil, but worldwide. Especially in Southeast Asian countries such as Indonesia and Thailand, a lot of travelers became the victims. Anyway, for the laws about drinking, crimes, "coming of age" and so on, countries normally limit these nightclubs entrances with ID. Then the exits are originally limited. When you get a busy and jam place, please take care of yourself, and enjoy your travel days.