Salvador

Well, I have left Maceio and I have travelled to a new city. It is called Salvador. Salvador is a big city. It is famous for having lots of different kinds of music. Many people enjoy playing music and dancing outside. In February Salvador has the biggest carnival in the world! People come from many different parts of Brazil, and from many different countries to have fun, dance and sing in the streets.


Salvador has old and new buildings. There are lots of things of things to do here. I have been exploring the old town which has lots of very beautiful old buildings.



How can we tell that a building is old? Do you prefer old or new buildings? Are there any old buildings near where you live?

Carnival Music

The type of music played during Carnival is different in different parts of Brazil. In Olinda the main kinds of music are Frevo and Maracatu. Click here to find out more about Music in Brazil.

Carnival in Olinda!

Check out my Carnival costume! What do you think?












The streets were decorated with many bright colours.


Setting up Carnival decorations.











People play music in the street

Carnaval in Olinda!!

I went to a beautiful town called Olinda. It is next to the big city of Recife in the North East of Brazil.

Carnival was AMAZING!!!! People were playing lots of music in the streets. There were trumpets, drums, shakers, and people singing. The atmosphere was very happy and exciting!

People walk along the streets in a big parade. Many people were wearing costumes and masks. The musicians and dancers are in front and people in fancy dress follow behind them. There were some giant dolls there too in the parade.

My favourite group of musicians and dancers (called a "bloco" in Portuguese) was made up of children who live in difficult situations. Many of them don't have homes or have much money. Some live on the streets. The crowd was delighted when they started to play!!! They must have alot of determination, and must have practised very hard!!

Pre-Carnival

In February there is a big party called Carnaval. It lasts for five days. Everybody dresses up in special costumes and fancy dress. It is very exciting. There is lots of singing and dancing.

The children at Clarencio School were getting ready for Carnival. They had a pre-carnival party.

Have a look at the pictures. What can you see happening? What are the children making? What do you think they did for the pre-carnival celebrations?

mask making, decorations, cutting up paper to throw, face painting

Click on the video to see what happened!