Costume party held in Rio de Janeiro

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Costume party held in Rio de Janeiro

STORY: Costume party held in Rio de Janeiro DATELINE: March 3, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:34 LOCATION: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil CATEGORY: CULTURE SHOTLIST: various of costume party STORYLINE: Rio de Janeiro's renowned Carnival was postponed to April. But a costume party held recently was made up for the postponement. Participants wowed views by their elaborate and colorful costumes. SOUNDBITE 1 (Portuguese): MARCELO MORENO, Participant of Vila Isabel Samba school "I think it's wonderful and that it doesn't have to be canceled. It has to be maintained. We've been without the Carnival for two years, and I think it's a wonderful comeback. I like carnival balls and competitions. I really like them." Weighing around 70 kilograms, Elton Oliveira's handmade costume was one of the highlights of the party. SOUNDBITE 2 (Portuguese): ELTON OLIVEIRA, Participant of Salgueiro Samba School "We don't parade with it carrying all the weight. We carry part of the weight on our backs, on our bodies, but a part is also attached to

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