Rio de Janeiro's annual Carnival parade has kicked off to the sound of drums, dancing and fireworks.
An estimated 800,000 revellers turned out for the festivities, including Brazilian model Gisele Bündchen and football star Ronaldhino.
Each year, Rio's 12 best samba schools battle it out to be crowned Carnival champions.
One dancer from the Portela school insisted first prize was not important. "It's simply great to be here. The large crowds give us a lot of energy," she said.
...
[ Ссылка ]
