Carnival

In light of Mardi Gras I thought I would do some research to see if Latin American countries have carnivals. I learned that carnivals used to be banned and Brazilian citizens rioted until the government saw them as a form of cultural expression. Today they are known as blocks where groups dress up in costumes that have certain themes.

Here is a link to carnivals in taking place this year:

http://www.carnival-in-rio-2011.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=77&Itemid=101