Blame it on Rio
The Hindu : Discovery Channel will screen “Discovery Atlas: Brazil Revealed” where the entire story of the Rio Carnival will be revealed just as it takes place in Brazil from February 2 to 5.The episode will present the entire history of the festival, dispel myths and narrate interesting stories around the carnival. Some less-known facts of the carnival that will be shown in the episode include: Few people outside Brazil realize that the focus of carnival is an organised competition. The 75,000 spectators that fill the stadium are not just here for the show; they are here to cheer for their team. In 1984 the carnival found its permanent home, the Sambadrome. The Sambadrome is a large structure, which includes several buildings that make a circular open area in the middle. In the off season, the buildings of the Sambadrome are used as classrooms for the local public schools.Watch the Rio Carnival, which is considered as the biggest party on earth and the ultimate expression of what it is to be Brazilian on “Discovery Atlas: Brazil Revealed” will be telecast tonight on Discovery Channel at 8 p.m….More
