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flag Brazil’s 2026 Carnival exploded with energy in Rio, São Paulo, Salvador, and Paraty, where a mud-filled tradition offered a raw, communal alternative to mainstream parades.

flag Brazil’s 2026 Carnival returned with full energy, featuring massive parades in Rio, São Paulo, Salvador, and other cities, showcasing samba schools, vibrant costumes, and street blocos. flag In the historic town of Paraty, a unique mud-filled tradition drew participants who covered themselves in gray sludge, played in silty shallows, and danced along the beach, chanting “Uga! flag Uga!”, marking a decades-old, grassroots alternative to mainstream festivities. flag The event, rooted in local culture and growing in popularity, emphasized communal joy, creativity, and a primal connection to nature, offering a striking contrast to the glittering parades elsewhere.

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