Carnival, a spectacle celebrating African deities and Catholic saints alike, has become a battleground for religious groups in Brazil.

A Carnival party in Paraty swaps glitter and costumes for mud, as crowds cover themselves in gray sludge and celebrate as one group.

There are no less than 587 street parties – or “blocos” – held in the city from mid-January to mid-February, which typically ...

An homage to the life of Brazil's President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva by samba school Acadêmicos de Niterói came in last ...

Brazil's Carnival is expected to attract 65 million revelers, with significant tourist influx and economic impact, ...

"I think there’s a way for us to be happy without leaving such a trace." Researchers uncover troubling aftermath of Brazilian carnival: 'I don't think [they are] as concerned' first appeared on The ...

Hundreds of people take part in Paraty's "mud carnival", which is called Bloco da Lama. They roll around in thick, squishy mud on Jabaquara Beach until they're completely covered, before decorating ...

Rio de Janeiro's Carnival is using samba parades to spotlight Black Brazilian women writers who rarely get public recognition ...