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Published: February 26th 2007
The last few days have been non-stop partying as we joined the people of Salvador in celebrating the biggest party in the world - CARNAVAL!
Contrary to popular belief, Salvador (and not Rio de Janeiro) is the place to be for Brazil's carnaval. Rio's carnaval is very much a spectator sport - only tourists and rich Brazilians who can afford the expensive tickets "partake" in the party by watching the 7 samba schools perform their shows, after which 1 is chosen as the winner.
Salvador's carnaval, on the other hand, is for everyone.
People, young and old, pack a 5km stretch of road near the city centre, partying to the sounds of their favourite performers, who come parading down the street on giant trucks loaded with massive speakers.
Depending on your financial situation, there are 3 different options for participating in the celebrations. Those with money to spend tend to buy a t-shirt that gives you access to one of the many stages lining the street, overlooking the sea of faces below. A slightly cheaper and more active option is to purchase a vest, which allows you to join a group of people marching alongside one of
the trucks from beginning to end. Lastly, for the rest of the plebs, and perhaps the biggest jol of all, you can just hit the street and join the party.
With more than 2 million people taking part in the action (in a city of only 3 million), this really is the biggest party in the world!
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Tom & Liba
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