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(240110) -- BEIJING, Jan. 10, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Performers participate in the first day of technical rehearsal for the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jan. 7, 2024. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL-REHEARSAL

(240109) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Performers participate in the first day of technical rehearsal for the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jan. 7, 2024. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL-REHEARSAL

(240109) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Performers participate in the first day of technical rehearsal for the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jan. 7, 2024. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL-REHEARSAL

(240109) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Performers participate in the first day of technical rehearsal for the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jan. 7, 2024. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL-REHEARSAL

(240109) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Jan. 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- Performers participate in the first day of technical rehearsal for the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Jan. 7, 2024. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL PARADE

(230222) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A reveler participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 21, 2023. (Photo by Chen Haoquan/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL PARADE

(230222) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Revelers participate in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 20, 2023. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL PARADE

(230222) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Revelers participate in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 21, 2023. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL PARADE

(230222) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A samba school float featuring Chinese culture participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 21, 2023. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL PARADE

(230222) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A reveler participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 21, 2023. (Photo by Chen Haoquan/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL PARADE

(230222) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A reveler participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 20, 2023. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL PARADE

(230222) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A samba school float featuring Chinese culture participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 21, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Haoquan)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL PARADE

(230222) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Revelers participate in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 21, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Haoquan)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL PARADE

(230222) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A reveler participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 21, 2023. (Xinhua/Chen Haoquan)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL PARADE

(230222) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 22, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A reveler participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 21, 2023. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL

(230220) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A reveler participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 20, 2023. The Brazilian city's carnival is the South American country's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL

(230220) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A reveler participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 20, 2023. The Brazilian city's carnival is the South American country's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL

(230220) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Revelers participate in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 19, 2023. The Brazilian city's carnival is the South American country's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL

(230220) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A reveler participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 19, 2023. The Brazilian city's carnival is the South American country's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL

(230220) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A reveler participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 20, 2023. The Brazilian city's carnival is the South American country's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL

(230220) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Revelers participate in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 19, 2023. The Brazilian city's carnival is the South American country's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL

(230220) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Revelers participate in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 19, 2023. The Brazilian city's carnival is the South American country's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL

(230220) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Revelers participate in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 19, 2023. The Brazilian city's carnival is the South American country's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. (Xinhua/Chen Haoquan)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL

(230220) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A reveler participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 19, 2023. The Brazilian city's carnival is the South American country's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. (Xinhua/Chen Haoquan)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL

(230220) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A reveler participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 20, 2023. The Brazilian city's carnival is the South American country's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL

(230220) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 20, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A reveler participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 20, 2023. The Brazilian city's carnival is the South American country's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. (Xinhua/Chen Haoquan)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL

(230219) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A reveler participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Feb. 18, 2023. The Brazilian city's carnival is the South American country's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. This year, the event returns to its traditional date for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, after it was held in April in 2022. In total, more than 400 parades of comparsas, or groups of musicians and dancers, will entertain attendees through the streets of Rio de Janeiro. (Xinhua/Chen Haoquan)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL

(230219) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A reveler participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Feb. 17, 2023. The Brazilian city's carnival is the South American country's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. This year, the event returns to its traditional date for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, after it was held in April in 2022. In total, more than 400 parades of comparsas, or groups of musicians and dancers, will entertain attendees through the streets of Rio de Janeiro. (Photo by Rahel Patrasso/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL

(230219) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Revelers participate in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Feb. 18, 2023. The Brazilian city's carnival is the South American country's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. This year, the event returns to its traditional date for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, after it was held in April in 2022. In total, more than 400 parades of comparsas, or groups of musicians and dancers, will entertain attendees through the streets of Rio de Janeiro. (Xinhua/Chen Haoquan)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL

(230219) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A reveler participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Feb. 17, 2023. The Brazilian city's carnival is the South American country's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. This year, the event returns to its traditional date for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, after it was held in April in 2022. In total, more than 400 parades of comparsas, or groups of musicians and dancers, will entertain attendees through the streets of Rio de Janeiro. (Xinhua/Chen Haoquan)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL

(230219) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 19, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Revelers participate in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Feb. 18, 2023. The Brazilian city's carnival is the South American country's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. This year, the event returns to its traditional date for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, after it was held in April in 2022. In total, more than 400 parades of comparsas, or groups of musicians and dancers, will entertain attendees through the streets of Rio de Janeiro. (Photo by Rahel Patrasso/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL 2023

(230218) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A reveler participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 17, 2023. The Brazilian city's carnival is the South American country's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. This year, the event returns to its traditional date for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, after it was held in April in 2022. In total, more than 400 parades of comparsas, or groups of musicians and dancers, will entertain attendees through the streets of Rio de Janeiro. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL 2023

(230218) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A reveler participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 17, 2023. The Brazilian city's carnival is the South American country's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. This year, the event returns to its traditional date for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, after it was held in April in 2022. In total, more than 400 parades of comparsas, or groups of musicians and dancers, will entertain attendees through the streets of Rio de Janeiro. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL 2023

(230218) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A float participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 17, 2023. The Brazilian city's carnival is the South American country's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. This year, the event returns to its traditional date for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, after it was held in April in 2022. In total, more than 400 parades of comparsas, or groups of musicians and dancers, will entertain attendees through the streets of Rio de Janeiro. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL 2023

(230218) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A float participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 17, 2023. The Brazilian city's carnival is the South American country's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. This year, the event returns to its traditional date for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, after it was held in April in 2022. In total, more than 400 parades of comparsas, or groups of musicians and dancers, will entertain attendees through the streets of Rio de Janeiro. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL 2023

(230218) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A reveler participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 17, 2023. The Brazilian city's carnival is the South American country's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. This year, the event returns to its traditional date for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, after it was held in April in 2022. In total, more than 400 parades of comparsas, or groups of musicians and dancers, will entertain attendees through the streets of Rio de Janeiro. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL 2023

(230218) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A reveler participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 17, 2023. The Brazilian city's carnival is the South American country's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. This year, the event returns to its traditional date for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, after it was held in April in 2022. In total, more than 400 parades of comparsas, or groups of musicians and dancers, will entertain attendees through the streets of Rio de Janeiro. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL 2023

(230218) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A reveler participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 17, 2023. The Brazilian city's carnival is the South American country's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. This year, the event returns to its traditional date for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, after it was held in April in 2022. In total, more than 400 parades of comparsas, or groups of musicians and dancers, will entertain attendees through the streets of Rio de Janeiro. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-RIO DE JANEIRO-CARNIVAL 2023

(230218) -- RIO DE JANEIRO, Feb. 18, 2023 (Xinhua) -- A reveler participates in the carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, on Feb. 17, 2023. The Brazilian city's carnival is the South American country's biggest popular festival and one of the largest carnival celebrations in the world. This year, the event returns to its traditional date for the first time since the COVID-19 outbreak in 2020, after it was held in April in 2022. In total, more than 400 parades of comparsas, or groups of musicians and dancers, will entertain attendees through the streets of Rio de Janeiro. (Photo by Claudia Martini/Xinhua)

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Carnival in Rio de Janeiro

RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - Dancers perform during the Carnival parade at the Sambadrome in Rio de Janeiro on Feb. 14, 2010.

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Carnival shines again in Brazil after 2-year absence due to pandemic

STORY: Carnival shines again in Brazil after 2-year absence due to pandemic DATELINE: April 26, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:41 LOCATION: RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil CATEGORY: CULTURE/SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the carnival 2. SOUNDBTIE 1 (Portuguese): SHEILA ROCHA, Queen of Drums 3. SOUNDBTIE 2 (Portuguese): SHEILA ROCHA, Queen of Drums 4. SOUNDBTIE 3 (Portuguese): GILSON PEREIRA, Carnival fan 5. SOUNDBTIE 4 (Portuguese): DUDA MEDEIROS, Artist STORYLINE: After a two-year suspension due to COVID-19, Brazil's Carnival returned this weekend, as the tourism sector was worried about a lack of income and employment. As millions of spectators enjoyed the traditional celebration at an unusual time of the year, the famous "blocos," or musical troupes, returned to parade in the streets in cities such as Rio de Janeiro and Sao Paulo, while samba schools again lit up the Sambadrome, a special venue built for the carnival in Rio de Janeiro. SOUNDBTIE 1 (Portuguese): SHEILA ROCHA, Queen of Drums "We are here today represent

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BRAZIL-SAO PAULO-CARNIVAL

(220425) -- SAO PAULO, April 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A member of a samba school performs during the carnival at the Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo, Brazil, April 24, 2022. (Photo by Rahel Patrasso/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-SAO PAULO-CARNIVAL

(220425) -- SAO PAULO, April 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of a samba school perform during the carnival at the Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo, Brazil, April 24, 2022. (Photo by Rahel Patrasso/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-SAO PAULO-CARNIVAL

(220425) -- SAO PAULO, April 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A member of a samba school performs during the carnival at the Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo, Brazil, April 24, 2022. (Photo by Rahel Patrasso/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-SAO PAULO-CARNIVAL

(220425) -- SAO PAULO, April 25, 2022 (Xinhua) -- People watch the carnival at the Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo, Brazil, April 23, 2022. (Photo by Rahel Patrasso/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-SAO PAULO-CARNIVAL

(220424) -- SAO PAULO, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of a samba school perform during the carnival at the Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo, Brazil, April 22, 2022. (Photo by Rahel Patrasso/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-SAO PAULO-CARNIVAL

(220424) -- SAO PAULO, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of a samba school perform during the carnival at the Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo, Brazil, April 22, 2022. (Photo by Rahel Patrasso/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-SAO PAULO-CARNIVAL

(220424) -- SAO PAULO, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- A member of a samba school performs during the carnival at the Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo, Brazil, April 22, 2022. (Photo by Rahel Patrasso/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-SAO PAULO-CARNIVAL

(220424) -- SAO PAULO, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of a samba school perform during the carnival at the Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo, Brazil, April 22, 2022. (Photo by Rahel Patrasso/Xinhua)

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BRAZIL-SAO PAULO-CARNIVAL

(220424) -- SAO PAULO, April 24, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Members of a samba school perform during the carnival at the Anhembi Sambadrome in Sao Paulo, Brazil, April 22, 2022. (Photo by Rahel Patrasso/Xinhua)