| CARNIVALS OF THE WORLD I - KEY FACTS |
| The city of Rio de Janeiro in Brazil hosts one of the most popular carnivals of the world today. |
| The carnival festivities in Brazil are called 'Entrudo' which means entry. |
| The official duration of the Carnival in Rio is 4 days. |
| The famous Carnival dance of Brazil is called Samba. |
| The Samba originated from a rhythm brought by African slaves to Brazil. |
| During the Carnival in Brazil, different groups of Samba schools called 'Ecolas de Samba' parade. |
| The best Samba schools of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil parade in a Sambodrome. |
| The city of Venice in Italy is famous for its carnival. |
| The city of Nice in France is famous for its carnival. |
| The famous flower show at the Nice Carnival is called the Battle of Flowers. |
| The Carnival of Binche is the most famous in Belgium. |
| The Gilles are the main costumed characters of the Carnival of Binche in Belgium. |
| The hat of the 'Gilles' of the Carnival of Binche in Belgium is covered by ostrich feathers. |
| In France, the festival of Mi-Karem is called the festival of women. |
| 'Bonhomme Carnaval' is the mascot of the Quebec Winter Carnival. |
| The imposing structure of the Ice Palace or Palais de Glace is one of the many attractions of the Carnival of Quebec. |
| The Carnival Queen of Guyana is called ' Touloulou'. |
| The king of Carnival in Guadeloupe is called 'Vaval'. |
| Mardi Gras in America came from the city of Mobile. |
| 'Galette des Rois' is a French specialty cake exclusive to Mardi Gras season. |
| King cake is a New Orleans specialty exclusive to Mardi Gras season. |
| A plastic baby is hidden in the King Cake of New Orleans. |
