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About the Carnival in Rio
Carnival is Rio's main event. It happens at the peak of summer, when Cariocas are at their best. Festivities attract thousands of people from all corners of the world. Carnaval, as spelled in Portuguese, is a 4-day celebration. It starts on Saturday, and ends on Fat Tuesday (Mardi-Gras). Dates change every year. It's 40 days before the Lent, a Catholic holiday. The origins of Carnival are unclear, but most agree that it started as a pagan celebration in ancient Rome, or Greece.
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